MASTER PROSPECTUS
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MASTER PROSPECTUS
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GLOSSARY ............................................................................................................................................................1 2. DIRECTORY..........................................................................................................................................................4 3. KEY DATA OF THE FUNDS...............................................................................................................................7 FUNDS’ INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................................7 CHARGES, FEES & EXPENSES .........................................................................................................................15 TRANSACTIONS..................................................................................................................................................18 DISTRIBUTION POLICY.....................................................................................................................................22 4. INTRODUCTION TO UNIT TRUST INVESTMENTS ..................................................................................24 THE BASICS .........................................................................................................................................................24 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ..........................................................................................................................25 THE BENEFITS.....................................................................................................................................................25 THE POTENTIAL RISKS .....................................................................................................................................26 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL....................................................................................................................................30 6. PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS ..................................................................................................................84 7. CHARGES, FEES & EXPENSES ....................................................................................................................100 CHARGES ............................................................................................................................................................100 FEES AND EXPENSES.........................................................................................................................................100 8. TRANSACTION INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................102 SALE & REDEMPTION OF UNITS...................................................................................................................102 TRANSACTION DETAILS ................................................................................................................................104 9. UNITHOLDERS’ RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES............................................................................................111 10. THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS........................................................112 THE MANAGER...............................................................................................................................................112 THE INVESTMENT MANAGER ....................................................................................................................117 THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE.................................................................................................................121 THE SYARIAH ADVISER...............................................................................................................................123 11. THE TRUSTEES..............................................................................................................................................126 12. TAXATION ADVISER’S LETTER ON TAXATION OF THE FUNDS AND UNITHOLDERS............136 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS................................................................................................142 14. UNAUDITED INTERIM AND ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE FUNDS .............................................188 15. ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT FOR SBB MUTUAL BERHAD....................................................................190 16. CONSENTS ......................................................................................................................................................202 17. DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION ......................................................................................203 18. DIRECTORS' DECLARATION ....................................................................................................................204 19. LIST OF OFFICES ..........................................................................................................................................205 20. APPENDIX I - UNIT TRUST LOAN FINANCING RISK DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ...................210 21. APPENDIX II – RATING TABLE BY RATING AGENCY MALAYSIA.................................................211 22. APPENDIX III – RATING AGENCY MALAYSIA - ISLAMIC DEBT RATING....................................212 23. APPENDIX IV – MALAYSIA RATING CORPORATION ........................................................................213 24. APPENDIX V – ISLAMIC CAPITAL MARKET INSTRUMENT RATING............................................215 1. GLOSSARY In this Prospectus, the following words or abbreviations shall have the following meaning unless otherwise stated: AmTB : AmTrustee Berhad (163032-V) ARB : Amanah Raya Berhad (344986-V) Auditor : An approved auditor independent of both the Trustee and the Manager and appointed as auditor of the respective Fund AZAM : SBB Dana Al-Azam BHLV : BHL Venture Berhad (1147-M) BNM : Bank Negara Malaysia BOF : SBB Bond Fund Business Day : A day on which the KLSE is open for normal business CIF : SBB Composite Index Fund CRS : SBB Crystal Equity Fund DALI : SBB Dana Al-Ihsan DALI 2 : SBB Dana Al-Ihsan 2 Deed : The Fourth Supplemental Deed dated 22 September 2003 (to the Master Deed dated 23 November 2001) constituting the Funds with provisions governing the Funds and includes any deed supplemental thereto DGF : SBB Double Growth Fund ECO : SBB Emerging Companies Growth Fund EIF : SBB Equity Income Fund Eligible Market : A market which is regulated by a regulatory authority within Malaysia, operated regularly, open to the public and where there is adequate liquidity for the purposes of the Funds. It includes, but is not limited to: a stock exchange approved and an exempt stock market declared by the Minister respectively under the Securities Industry Act 1983; a futures market of an exchange company approved and an exempt futures market declared by the Minister respectively under the Futures Industry Act 1993; the money market (includes the market for short term money market papers such as Malaysian Government Securities, Treasury Bills, negotiable instruments of deposit, redemption agreements, Cagamas mortgage bonds, Bank Negara Bills and other similar instruments); and the over-the-counter private debt securities market 1 1. GLOSSARY Funds (each a Fund) : The trusts constituted by the Deed and called SBB Double Growth Fund, SBB Emerging Companies Growth Fund, SBB Savings Fund, SBB High Growth Fund, SBB Dana Al-Ihsan, SBB Bond Fund, SBB Index-Linked Fund, SBB Dana Al-Mizan, SBB HGF Sequel Fund, SBB Premium Capital Fund, SBB Retirement Balanced Fund, SBB Composite Index Fund, SBB Dana Al-Hikmah, SBB Dana Al-Azam, SBB Dana Al-Ihsan 2, SBB Equity Income Fund and SBB Crystal Equity Fund respectively, or by such other name as the Trustee and the Manager (with the approval of the SC) may from time to time determine as a unit trust scheme approved by the SC Fund Manager : The designated fund manager responsible for the particular Fund(s) Guidelines : The SC Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds (as may be amended from time to time) HIKMAH : SBB Dana Al-Hikmah HGF : SBB High Growth Fund IBFIM : Islamic Banking and Finance Institute Malaysia Sdn Bhd (340040-M) INF : SBB Index-Linked Fund Investment Committee : The investment committee appointed for the Funds as required under the Guidelines Investment Manager : SBBAM as the investment manager with the responsibility of managing the investments of the Funds delegated to it by the Manager IUTA : Institutional Unit Trust Agent KLCI : Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange Composite Index KL EMAS : Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange Main Board All Share Index KLSE : Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange KLSI : Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange Syariah Index KWSP : Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja Liquid Assets : Cash, deposits with licensed institutions and/or other institutions licensed or approved to accept deposits and any other instrument capable of being converted into cash within 7 days as may be approved by the Trustee Long term : More than 5 years Manager : Manager of the Funds, SBB Mutual Berhad (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Trust Management Berhad) (209627-H) Medium term : 3 to 5 years 2 1. GLOSSARY MIZAN : SBB Dana Al-Mizan MTB : Malaysian Trustees Berhad (21666-V) Net Asset Value (NAV) : In relation to a Fund, is determined by deducting the value of all liabilities of that Fund from the value of all assets of that Fund, at each valuation point. For the purpose of computing the annual management fee and annual trustee fee, the NAV of that Fund would be inclusive of the management fee and trustee fee for the relevant day NAV per Unit : In relation to a Fund, the NAV of that Fund divided by the number of units in circulation of that Fund, at the valuation point PCF : SBB Premium Capital Fund RAM Quantshop MGS All Index : An index developed jointly by Rating Agency of Malaysia (RAM) and Quant Shop Pty Ltd RBF : SBB Retirement Balanced Fund Redemption : Shall wherever the context so permits mean redemption or repurchase RM : Ringgit Malaysia SBB : Southern Bank Berhad (5303-W) SBBAM : SBB Asset Management Sdn Bhd (217841-M) SBB Mutual : SBB Mutual Berhad (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Trust Management Berhad) (209627-H), as Manager SC : The Securities Commission established under the SCA SCA : Securities Commission Act 1993, as amended from time to time SC Requirements : At any time, the statutory provisions, regulations, guidelines, directives, waiver, exemptions and conditions which apply or affect the terms and conditions of the Funds, or as the case may be, in relation to a Fund SEQUEL : SBB HGF Sequel Fund SF : SBB Savings Fund Short term : Less than 3 years Syariah Principles : The principles which are derived from the sources of Islamic Jurisprudence mainly the Quran, the Sunnah, the Ijma' and the Qiyas Trustee : Trustee of the Funds Unitholder : A person(s) registered as holder of a unit or units and whose name appears in the Register of Unitholders and includes his/her representative duly appointed by operation of law UTMB : Universal Trustee (Malaysia) Berhad (17540-D) 3 2. DIRECTORY MANAGER SBB MUTUAL BERHAD (formerly known as BHLB PACIFIC TRUST MANAGEMENT BERHAD) (209627-H) Registered Office 18th Floor, MUI Plaza, Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-2147 3241; Fax: 03-2148 3419 Business Office and Registrar 50, 52 & 54, Jalan SS21/39, Damansara Utama 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: 03-7718 3000; Fax: 03-7726 5088 Website: http://www.sbbmutual2u.com e-mail: cust.support@sbbmutual.com.my BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman Dato’ Seri Goh Eng Toon Directors Dato’ Yeap Leong Huat YM Raja Puan Sri Dato’ Noora Ashikin Bte Raja Abdullah Dato’ Dr Yahya Bin Ismail Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr) R .V. Navaratnam (Independent) Wong Joon Hian (Independent) (All are non-executive directors) TRUSTEE FOR DGF AMANAH RAYA BERHAD (344986-V) Registered Office Tingkat 10, Wisma Amanah Raya Berhad No. 15, Jalan Sri Semantan 1 Off Jalan Semantan, Bukit Damansara 50508 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03- 2095 3232; Fax: 03- 2095 3311 Business Office Tingkat 9, Wisma Amanah Raya Berhad No. 15, Jalan Sri Semantan 1 Off Jalan Semantan, Bukit Damansara 50508 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03- 2095 2559; Fax: 03- 2095 2710, 03-2095 2720, 03-2095 2753 Website: http://www.arb.com.my TRUSTEE FOR ECO, SF, HGF, SEQUEL, MIZAN, PCF, RBF, CIF, DALI 2, AZAM, HIKMAH, CRS & EIF UNIVERSAL TRUSTEE (MALAYSIA) BERHAD (17540-D) Registered & Business Office 1, Jalan Ampang (3rd Floor), 50450 Kuala Lumpur Tel:03-2070 8050, 03-2070 9470 Fax: 03-2031 9385, 03-2031 8715, 03-2031 3194 4 2. DIRECTORY TRUSTEE FOR DALI & BOF AmTRUSTEE BERHAD (163032-V) Registered Office 22nd Floor, Bangunan AmBank Group No. 55, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur Business Office 17th Floor, Bangunan AmBank Group No. 55, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-2078 2633, 03-2078 2644; Fax: 03-2031 1002 Website: http://www.ambg.com.my TRUSTEE FOR INF MALAYSIAN TRUSTEES BERHAD (21666-V) Registered Office Level 18, Menara Prudential No 10, Jalan Sultan Ismail 50250 Kuala Lumpur Business Office Level 3, Menara Prudential No 10, Jalan Sultan Ismail PO Box 12490 50250 Kuala Lumpur Tel : 03-2176 1066; Fax : 03-2032 1222 INVESTMENT MANAGER SBB ASSET MANAGEMENT SDN BHD (217841-M) Registered Office 18th Floor, MUI Plaza, Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-2147 3241; Fax: 03-2148 3419 Business Office Level 5, Bangunan Setia 1, No. 15 Lorong Dungun, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-2084 5000; Fax: 03-2084 5001 INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Professor Dr Sieh Lee Mei Ling (Independent) Professor Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin (Independent) Tan Sri Dato' (Dr) R.V. Navaratnam (Independent) Tan Sri Osman S. Cassim YM Raja Puan Sri Dato’ Noora Ashikin Bte Raja Abdullah Dato' Dr Yahya Bin Ismail SYARIAH ADVISER ISLAMIC BANKING AND FINANCE INSTITUTE MALAYSIA SDN BHD (340040-M) Registered Office 14th Floor, Darul Takaful Jalan Sultan Ismail 50250 Kuala Lumpur Business Office Wisma BIM (Wisma Zelan) No. 1B, Jalan Tasik Permaisuri 2/106 Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Kuala Lumpur Tel: (603) 9171 1001; Fax : (603) 9171 4857 5 2. DIRECTORY SECRETARY Foo Choy Leng MAICSA No : 0859798 C-7-12 Prima Setapak Condominium No. 2 Jalan Prima Setapak 5 Off Jalan Genting Klang 53300 Kuala Lumpur BANKER Malayan Banking Berhad (3813K) Kuala Lumpur Main Office Menara Maybank 100 Jalan Tun Perak 50050 Kuala Lumpur TAX ADVISER FOR DGF, ECO, SF, HGF, DALI, MIZAN, SEQUEL, DALI 2, AZAM, HIKMAH, CRS & EIF PricewaterhouseCoopers Taxation Services Sdn Bhd (464731-M) 11th Floor Wisma Sime Darby Jalan Raja Laut P.O.Box 10192 50706 Kuala Lumpur AUDITORS & REPORTING ACCOUNTANTS FOR DGF, ECO, SF, HGF, DALI, MIZAN, SEQUEL, DALI 2, AZAM, HIKMAH, CRS & EIF PricewaterhouseCoopers (AF-1146) 11th Floor Wisma Sime Darby Jalan Raja Laut P.O.Box 10192 50706 Kuala Lumpur TAX ADVISER FOR BOF, INF, PCF, RBF & CIF Deloitte KassimChan Tax Services Sdn Bhd (36421-T) Level 16, Uptown 1 1 Jalan SS 21/58 Damansara Uptown 47400 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan AUDITORS & REPORTING ACCOUNTANTS FOR BOF, INF, PCF, RBF & CIF Deloitte KassimChan (AF 0080) Level 19, Uptown 1 1 Jalan SS 21/58 Damansara Uptown 47400 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan SOLICITORS Messrs. Jeff Leong, Poon & Wong Advocates & Solicitors A-11-3A, Level 11 Megan Avenue II Jalan Yap Kwan Seng 50450 Kuala Lumpur AUDITORS AND REPORTING ACCOUNTANTS FOR SBB MUTUAL BERHAD Deloitte KassimChan (AF 0080) Level 19, Uptown 1 1 Jalan SS 21/58 Damansara Uptown 47400 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan 6 3. KEY DATA OF THE FUNDS FUNDS’ INFORMATION Funds Information DGF ECO SF Category of Fund Equity Equity (Small Cap) Balanced Type of Fund Growth Growth Growth and Income Investment Objective To achieve capital appreciation over the medium to long term through all types of investments that have the potential for above average growth over time. To achieve long term high capital growth through investments in emerging companies with market capitalisation of up to RM1,250,000,000 (Ringgit Malaysia One Billion Two Hundred and Fifty Million) each at the point of purchase. To seek long term growth in capital and income by investing in all types of investments. Investment Strategy The strategy will be to invest up to a maximum of 98% in equities. The strategy will be to invest in securities of such emerging companies with strong potential growth and handson management policies but lacking in track records. The Fund currently invests up to 10% of its NAV in emerging companies predominantly in Asia whereas the other 90% is invested locally in Malaysia. Being a balanced Fund, the strategy will be to invest up to a maximum of 60% in equities and the remainder in fixed income securities with at least 2% in liquid assets. Principal Risks • • • Market Risk Stock Specific Risk Currency Risk - Since the Fund invests in the foreign market, it may be exposed to currency fluctuation risk whereby the fluctuation in foreign exchange rates will have an impact on the income of the Fund. (Refer to page 26 for more details) • • • Market Risk Stock Specific Risk Currency Risk - Since the Fund invests in the foreign market, it may be exposed to currency fluctuation risk whereby the fluctuation in foreign exchange rates will have an impact on the income of the Fund. (Refer to page 26 for more details) • • 7 Market Risk Stock Specific Risk • Credit Risk • Interest Rate Risk • Liquidity Risk (Refer to page 26 for more details) 3. KEY DATA OF THE FUNDS Funds Information DGF ECO SF Investor Profile You should be a long-term investor with an investment time horizon of more than 5 years, and seek capital appreciation with dividend income being secondary. You are willing to take moderate risks in pursuit of potentially better returns. You are an investor who looks for high capital gains through small companies that offer high growth potential. You would be willing to take higher risks for potentially higher returns in your investments. You look for distribution whether in the form of capital gains or dividends. You tend to be more conservative in terms of investment. Approved Size of the Funds (units) 750,000,000 700,000,000 700,000,000 Units in circulation (as at 5 January 2004) 456,494,000 568,853,000 468,011,000 Financial Year End 30 April 30 June 31 August 8 3. KEY DATA OF THE FUNDS Funds Information HGF DALI BOF Category of Fund Equity Equity (Islamic) Bond Type of Fund Aggressive Growth Growth Income Investment Objective To achieve maximum capital appreciation over the long term through all types of investments. To achieve consistent capital growth over the medium to long term. To provide investors with an opportunity to gain higher than average income over the medium to long term by investing in a diversified portfolio consisting principally of bonds, certificates of deposit, short term money market instruments and other permissible instruments. Investment Strategy The strategy will be to invest up to a maximum of 98% in equities. The strategy will be to invest in permissible investments in accordance with applicable Syariah Principles and regulatory policies. The strategy will be to invest in a diversified portfolio consisting principally of bonds, certificates of deposit, short-term money market instruments and other permissible instruments. Principal Risks • • • Market Risk Stock Specific Risk Liquidity Risk (Refer to page 26 for more details) • • Market Risk Stock Specific Risk • Liquidity Risk (Refer to page 26 for more details) • • • • Investor Profile You are an investor who looks for maximum capital appreciation and do not expect to receive distributions. You are willing to take higher risks in anticipation of potentially higher returns. You are sensitive to Syariah requirements and seek to achieve medium to long-term capital growth through a portfolio of investments that adhere to the Syariah Principles. You are cautious about taking higher risks and seek regular income through investments in a portfolio of fixed-income securities. Approved Size of the Funds (units) 1,000,000,000 1,200,000,000 700,000,000 Units in circulation (as at 5 January 2004) 697,469,000 779,594,000 86,123,000 Financial Year End 31 October 31 May 31 July 9 Market Risk Credit Risk Interest Rate Risk Liquidity Risk (Refer to page 26 for more details) 3. KEY DATA OF THE FUNDS Funds Information INF MIZAN SEQUEL Category of Fund Equity Balanced (Islamic) Equity Type of Fund Index-Tracking Growth and Income Aggressive Growth Investment Objective To achieve medium to long term capital appreciation by seeking to match the performance of the KLCI To achieve medium to long term growth in both capital and income by investing in permissible Syariah investments. To achieve maximum capital appreciation over the long term through all types of investments. Investment Strategy The strategy will be to invest up to a maximum of 99.5% of the Fund’s NAV in equities which make up the components of the KLCI. The strategy will be to invest up to a maximum of 60% in equities and the remainder in fixed income securities and liquid assets. The strategy of the Fund will be to invest up to a maximum of 98% in equities. Principal Risks • • • Market Risk Stock Specific Risk Liquidity Risk (Refer to page 26 for more details) • • • • Market Risk Stock Specific Risk Credit Risk Liquidity Risk (Refer to page 26 for more details) • • • • • Investor Profile You are an investor who has a medium to highrisk profile and would like to match the performance of the KLCI. You are an investor who looks for a balance of both capital appreciation and regular distributions. You are an investor who looks for maximum capital appreciation and do not expect to receive distributions. You are willing to take higher risks in anticipation of higher returns. Approved Size of 500,000,000 the Funds (units) 1,000,000,000 500,000,000 Units in circulation 195,831,000 (as at 5 January 2004) 502,586,000 239,940,000 Financial Year End 30 September 30 September 30 September 10 Market Risk Stock Specific Risk Credit Risk Interest Rate Risk Liquidity Risk (Refer to page 26 for more details) 3. KEY DATA OF THE FUNDS Funds Information PCF RBF CIF Category of Fund Equity Balanced Equity Type of Fund Growth Growth and Income Index-Tracking Investment Objective To maximise capital growth over the medium to long term through the stock market. To match the To grow the value of investment over the long performance of the KLCI as closely as possible. term through a diversified portfolio with equity and fixed income securities Investment Strategy The strategy will be to invest in the equity market with the emphasis on the main board stocks. The strategy will be to maintain a balanced portfolio between equities and fixed income investments The strategy will be to invest in equity securities of companies that compose the KLCI and other instruments that are based on the value of the index. At least 90% of the Fund will be invested in equities listed on the KLCI. Principal Risks • • Market Risk Stock Specific Risk • Liquidity Risk (Refer to page 26 for more details) • • • • • Market Risk Stock Specific Risk Credit Risk Interest Rate Risk Liquidity Risk (Refer to page 26 for more details) • • • Investor Profile You are comfortable with a higher than average degree of volatility in order to achieve medium term returns. You seek stable returns for the medium to long term. You want to take a long term view of the market and have exposure in a fund which aims to track the KLCI. Approved Size of the 1,000,000,000 Funds (units) 500,000,000 200,000,000 Units in circulation 462,973,000 (as at 5 January 2004) 219,085,000 116,902,000 Financial Year End 31 March 30 September 30 June 11 Market Risk Stock Specific Risk Liquidity Risk (Refer to page 26 for more details) 3. KEY DATA OF THE FUNDS Funds Information DALI 2 AZAM HIKMAH Category of Fund Equity (Islamic) Equity (Islamic Small Cap) Equity (Islamic) Type of Fund Growth Growth Growth Investment Objective To achieve a consistent capital growth over the medium to long-term. The objective of the Fund is to seek medium to long term growth in capital by investing principally in emerging companies with market capitalisation of up to RM750,000,000 (Ringgit Malaysia Seven Hundred and Fifty Million) each at point of purchase and this must be in accordance with the Syariah Principles. To achieve long term capital appreciation by investing principally in selected component stocks of the KLSI. Investment Strategy The strategy will be to invest in permissible investments according to applicable Syariah Principles and regulatory policies. The investment strategy of the Fund is to seek medium to long term growth in capital mainly through investments in equities of emerging companies in accordance with the Syariah Principles. The main strategy of HIKMAH is to seek longterm growth in capital, principally through investments in component stocks of the KLSI. Principal Risks • • • Market Risk Stock Specific Risk Liquidity Risk (Refer to page 26 for more details) • • • Market Risk Stock Specific Risk Liquidity Risk (Refer to page 26 for more details) • • • Investor Profile You are sensitive to Syariah requirements and seek to achieve medium to long-term capital growth through a portfolio of investments that adhere to the Syariah Principles. You are an investor who looks for high capital gains through emerging companies that offer high growth potential. You would be willing to take higher risks for potentially higher returns in your investments. You are also an investor who requires your investments to be made in permitted investments that are compliant with Syariah Principles. You are an investor who seeks primarily capital appreciation in the medium to long term. You are comfortable with the performance and price volatility of component stocks with large market capitalisation in the KLSI, and thus willing to take a less risky approach or rather moderate risk in investing. You are also an investor who is sensitive to Syariah requirements and investments in ‘halal’ counters. 12 Market Risk Stock Specific Risk Liquidity Risk (Refer to page 26 for more details) 3. KEY DATA OF THE FUNDS Funds Information DALI 2 AZAM HIKMAH Approved Size of the Funds (units) 500,000,000 500,000,000 500,000,000 Units in circulation (as at 5 January 2004) 78,561,000 272,212,000 23,568,000 31 May 31 January Financial Year 31 May End 13 3. KEY DATA OF THE FUNDS Funds Information CRS EIF Category of Fund Equity Equity Type of Fund Growth Income Investment Objective To provide investors with long-term capital growth by investing principally in equities. The Fund also seeks to outperform the KLCI benchmark. To provide investors with an opportunity to gain consistent and stable income by investing in a diversified portfolio of dividend yielding equities and fixed income securities. The Fund may also provide moderate capital growth potential over a medium to long term period. Investment Strategy The majority of the Fund’s assets with a minimum of 70% will be invested in equities. Liquid Assets may be strategically used if the Fund Manager feels that the market downside risk is high in the short term. • Market Risk • Stock Specific Risk (Refer to page 26 for more details) To invest in a diversified portfolio of mainly dividend yielding equities and fixed income securities. Suitable for investors who look for consistent capital returns in a fund that invests primarily in Malaysian equities. Suitable for investors who look for stable income through equities that offer stable income and growth potential, and are willing to take moderate risks for potentially moderate capital returns from their investment. Principal Risks Investor Profile Market Risk Stock Specific Risk (Refer to page 26 for more details) • • Approved Size of the 500,000,000 Funds (units) 300,000,000 Units in circulation (as at 5 January 2004) 331,956,000 62,668,000 Financial Year End 30 November 31 January Please refer to “The Funds in Detail” section on page 30 for more information. 14 3. KEY DATA OF THE FUNDS CHARGES, FEES & EXPENSES This table describes the charges that you may incur when you buy or sell units of each Fund. Types of charges No. Fund Sales charge per unit (% of the NAV) 1. DGF 6.50% 2. ECO 6.50% 3. SF 6.50% 4. HGF 6.50% 5. DALI 6.50% 6. BOF 2.00% 7. INF 6.50% 8. MIZAN 6.50% 9. SEQUEL 6.50% 10. PCF 6.50% 11. RBF 6.50% 12. CIF 6.00% 13. DALI 2 6.50% 14. AZAM 6.50% 15. HIKMAH 6.50% 16. CRS 6.50% 17. EIF 6.50% Redemption charge per unit Nil 15 Transaction cost factor Any other charges payable directly by the investor when purchasing or redeeming the units Autodebit/ Standing Instruction (Refer to page 101 for details) Switching fee of RM100 per transaction for switches more than twice a year. (Refer to page 108 for details) 3. KEY DATA OF THE FUNDS The section below describes the fees and expenses that you may incur when you invest in the units of each Fund. Fees and Expenses No. Fund Trustee Note 1 Annual Management Fee % p.a. Note 1 Annual Trustee Fee % p.a. Custodian fee 1. DGF ARB 1.50% 0.08% Note 2 2. ECO UTMB 1.50% Note 3 Note 2 3. SF UTMB 1.50% Note 3 RM20,000 p.a. 4. HGF UTMB 1.50% Note 3 RM20,000 p.a. 5. DALI AmTB 1.50% 0.08% Nil 6. BOF AmTB 0.95% 0.08%; minimum RM30,000 p.a. Nil 7. INF MTB 1.00% 0.08% Nil 8. MIZAN UTMB 1.50% Nil 9. SEQUEL UTMB 1.50% 0.10%; minimum RM35,000 p.a. 0.10%; minimum RM35,000 p.a. 10. PCF # UTMB 1.50% Note 3 # RM25,000 p.a. 11. RBF # UTMB 1.50% 0.08% or RM30,000 p.a.; whichever is higher # RM20,000 p.a. 12. CIF # UTMB 0.95% 0.08% # Nil 13. DALI 2 UTMB 1.85% Nil 14. AZAM UTMB 1.85% 15. HIKMAH UTMB 1.85% 16. CRS UTMB 1.85% 17. EIF UTMB 1.85% 0.06%; minimum RM18,000 p.a. 0.06%; minimum RM18,000 p.a. 0.06%; minimum RM18,000 p.a. 0.06%; minimum RM18,000 p.a. 0.06%; minimum RM18,000 p.a. Nil Nil Nil Other Fund Expenses Applicable to all Funds • • • • • • • • Audit Fee Tax Agent’s Fee Printing & Stationery Bank charges CDS Account Opening & Transfer fees Investment committee fee for independent members Lodgement fee for annual reports Other expenses as permitted by the Deed Additional fee applicable to only MIZAN, DALI 2, AZAM and HIKMAH • Syariah adviser’s fee borne equally between the Manager and the Fund Nil Nil # For PCF, RBF and CIF, UTMB is also entitled for reimbursement of all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in respect of the Fund Note 1 - Annual management fee and annual trustee fee are calculated daily based on the NAV of the Fund Note 2 - Foreign custodian fee (for DGF and ECO) The foreign custodian fee is 0.125% of the NAV of the foreign portfolio charged monthly in arrears and subject to a minimum of SGD1,800 per month, SGD30 per transaction as in transaction fee and out of pocket expenses. Local custodian fee (for ECO only) UTMB is entitled to a custodian fee of 0.04% of the market value of the local securities portfolio calculated on a daily basis and subject to a minimum of RM40,000 p.a. 16 3. KEY DATA OF THE FUNDS Note 3 - The rates used for the computation of the annual trustee fee are as follows: Size of the Fund First RM20 million Next RM20 million Next RM20 million Next RM20 million Next RM20 million Any amount in excess of RM100 million % of NAV of the Fund p.a. 0.06% 0.05% 0.04% 0.03% 0.02% 0.01% Transfer Fee You are entitled to transfer (either fully or partially) the units registered in your name to another person in the form as approved by the Manager. However, you are required to maintain a minimum holding in order to maintain an account with the Manager. (Please refer to pages 18 to 21 and 107 for further details) For each transfer, a fee of RM3.00 is charged by the Manager. However, this has been waived for all the Funds. Switching Fee An investor is entitled to two free switches out of a Fund in every calender year. The Manager will charge RM100 for each subsequent switch (please refer to page 108 for details). There are fees and charges involved and investors are advised to consider the fees and charges before investing in the Funds. 17 3. KEY DATA OF THE FUNDS TRANSACTIONS Transaction DGF ECO SF HGF DALI Minimum initial investment (inclusive of applicable Sales Charge) RM100 RM1,000 RM1,000 RM1,000 RM500 Minimum additional investment (inclusive of applicable Sales Charge) RM100 RM500 RM100 RM500 RM50 500 units 500 units None Minimum redemption amount Minimum holding requirement Period for payment of redemption monies 100 units 500 units Within ten (10) days from the receipt by the Manager of your redemption request. None Restriction on the frequency of redemption Cooling –off period Switching and transfer facility Yes for qualifying investors, within six (6) Business Days from receipt of the application form by the Manager (please refer to page 104 for more details) Yes (please refer to page 108 and 109 for more details) None Exit and re-entry option Distribution re-investment option 500 units Yes (please refer to page 23 for more details) 18 3. KEY DATA OF THE FUNDS Transaction Minimum initial investment (inclusive of applicable Sales Charge) Minimum additional investment (inclusive of applicable Sales Charge) BOF INF MIZAN SEQUEL PCF RM2,000 RM1,000 RM1,000 RM1,000 RM1,000 RM500 RM200 RM200 RM200 RM100 1,000 units 1,000 units Minimum redemption amount RM1,000 Minimum holding requirement 2,000 units Period for payment of redemption monies None 1,000 units Within ten (10) days from the receipt by the Manager of your redemption request. None Restriction on the frequency of redemption Cooling –off period Switching and transfer facility Yes for qualifying investors, within six (6) Business Days from receipt of the application form by the Manager (please refer to page 104 for more details) Yes (please refer to page 108 and 109 for more details) None Exit and re-entry option Distribution re-investment option 2,000 units Yes (please refer to page 23 for more details) 19 3. KEY DATA OF THE FUNDS Transaction Minimum initial investment (inclusive of applicable Sales Charge) Minimum additional investment (inclusive of applicable Sales Charge) RBF CIF AZAM HIKMAH DALI 2 RM1,000 RM1,000 RM1,000 RM1,000 RM1,000 RM100 RM100 RM200 RM200 RM200 2,000 units 1,000 units None Minimum redemption amount Minimum holding requirement Period for payment of redemption monies 1,000 units 1,000 units Within ten (10) days from the receipt by the Manager of your redemption request. None Restriction on the frequency of redemption Cooling –off period Switching and transfer facility Yes for qualifying investors, within six (6) Business Days from receipt of the application form by the Manager (please refer to page 104 for more details) Yes (please refer to page 108 and 109 for more details) None Exit and re-entry option Distribution re-investment option 2,000 units Yes (please refer to page 23 for more details) 20 3. KEY DATA OF THE FUNDS Transaction Minimum initial investment (inclusive of applicable Sales Charge) Minimum additional investment (inclusive of applicable Sales Charge) CRS EIF RM1,000 RM1,000 RM200 RM200 None Minimum redemption amount Minimum holding requirement Period for payment of redemption monies 2,000 units Within ten (10) days from the receipt by the Manager of your redemption request. None Restriction on the frequency of redemption Cooling – off period Switching and transfer facility Yes for qualifying investors, within six (6) Business Days from receipt of the application form by the Manager (please refer to page 104 for more details) Yes (please refer to page 108 and 109 for more details) None Exit and re-entry option Distribution re-investment option 1,000 units Yes (please refer to page 23 for more details) 21 3. KEY DATA OF THE FUNDS DISTRIBUTION POLICY Total returns of a Fund may encompass both income and capital gains/losses: • income in the form of dividend and interest from investments; and • capital gains/losses from disposal of investments Distributions may be made out of the distributable income of the Fund at the discretion of the Manager. Once a distribution is made, the total NAV and NAV per unit will decrease by the amount of distribution accordingly. See below for illustration of the impact of distribution on the NAV per Unit Assuming the Fund makes a distribution of 10 sen per unit Note: ignore tax implications for simplicity. Before distribution Distribution After distribution RM million RM million RM million Assets (a) 120 10 110 Less : Liabilities (b) (20) - (20) NAV (c) = (a)-(b) 100 10 90 Units in circulation (Million units) (d) 100 100 100 NAV per unit (RM) (e) = (c)/(d) 1.0000 0.1000 0.9000 22 3. KEY DATA OF THE FUNDS Would there be regular distribution? The Manager has the discretion to distribute a part or all of the respective Fund’s distributable income except for INF and CIF. However, for BOF and EIF, any available income and realised gains will be distributed consistent with the objective of the Fund. The distribution of the Funds (if any) may vary from period to period depending on the investment objective and the performance of the Fund. Reinvestment of Distributions Distribution cheques not presented for payment within 6 months from the date of the cheque will be reinvested into additional units of the relevant Fund based on the prevailing NAV. Prospective Unitholders should read and understand the contents of the Master Prospectus and, if necessary, consult their adviser(s). Unit prices and distributions payable, if any, may go down as well as up. 23 4. INTRODUCTION TO UNIT TRUST INVESTMENTS THE BASICS Introduction to Unit Trusts - What is a Unit Trust? A unit trust fund is a collective investment scheme, which pools the savings of investors with similar investment objectives in a special “trust” fund managed by professional fund managers. The fund will then be invested in a diversified portfolio of equities, fixed income securities and other assets in accordance with the fund’s investment objectives and as permitted under the Guidelines. The organisation of a unit trust fund is a tripartite relationship between the manager, the trustee and the unitholders. The obligations and rights of each of the three parties are specified in the deed, a legal document entered into between the manager and the trustee and registered with the SC. The deed is designed to govern the operations of the fund and protect the unitholders’ interest. The manager is responsible for the management and operations of the fund whilst the trustee holds all the assets of the fund. Mode of Operation (Governed by the Deed) Unitholders to invest in the fund Trustee Manager to safeguard the assets of the fund to administer the operations of the fund Unit Trust Fund Invest (Permitted Investments) Malaysian Government Securities, Government Investment Certificates, Treasury Bills Securities listed on the local/foreign stock exchanges Cagamas Bonds, Bankers’ Acceptances, Unlisted Loan Stocks, Corporate Bonds Negotiable Certificates of Deposits, money at call, deposits with financial institutions Possible Capital Gains & Distributions 24 Any other investments as approved by the Securities Commission 4. INTRODUCTION TO UNIT TRUST INVESTMENTS REGULATORY FRAMEWORK The SC was established pursuant to the SCA. Section 15(1)(e) of the SCA stipulates that amongst the functions of the SC, the SC shall regulate all matters relating to unit trust schemes. The SC has formulated the Guidelines to govern the operation and administration of unit trust schemes. The SCA and the Guidelines have been established with the objective of providing a regulatory environment that would protect the interests of the investing public and facilitate the orderly development of the unit trust industry. All parties involved in unit trust schemes must comply with the SCA and Guidelines including all relevant legislation. As part of the SC Requirements, the appointment of the Manager, its Directors, Chief Executive Officer, Investment Committee members, the Trustee and Syariah Committee Members/Advisers must be, and have been, approved by the SC. THE BENEFITS How can you benefit from investing in Unit Trusts? Unit trusts provide unitholders with a simple, convenient and less time-consuming method of investing in securities as compared to investing directly in the stock market or any other Eligible Market. Unitholders are able to benefit from the expertise of full-time professional fund managers without the need to worry about the kind of stocks to buy and when to get in and out of the market. By investing in unit trusts, investors have the opportunity to spread their money over a diversified portfolio of assets which otherwise may not be possible on their own. There are also potential risks involved and these are itemised on page 26. Why would you want to invest in Unit Trusts? Listed below are the benefits associated with unit trust funds: 1. Professional Investment Services You have full-time professional fund managers to manage your investments for you. Investment decisions are backed by extensive research, market analysis and vigilant monitoring of the economic and market environment. The fund manager has the requisite expertise, experience and qualitative tools to manage and maintain such services whereas as an individual investor, you may not have the benefit of such skills to make a fully informed decision if you are investing on your own directly into the capital markets. 2. Diversification Opportunities & Minimised Risks Investing in unit trust funds provides you with the opportunity to spread your money over a diversified portfolio of assets which otherwise may not be possible for investors with small capital. A unit trust fund facilitates the diversification process as it provides small investors with an avenue to pool their savings for the purchase of a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds that will potentially bring returns with lesser risks than when investing directly in the KLSE or any other Eligible Market. 3. Affordable As the minimum initial investment amount in most unit trust funds is relatively low, they are affordable as compared with direct investment in securities, with the added benefits of diversification and access to professional investment services as outlined in paragraphs 1 and 2 above. As an investor, you can choose to invest in unit trusts that fit your risk profile and financial requirements. 4. Convenience You can rid yourself of the unnecessary stress and paperwork that come with managing your own stocks and shares or bonds portfolio, keeping track of your contract notes, share certificates, rights and bonus issues and so on. It is very easy to purchase or sell back your units at any of the Manager’s or agent’s offices. On top of this, the Manager will send the fund’s interim and annual reports to keep you informed on the performance of the fund. 25 4. INTRODUCTION TO UNIT TRUST INVESTMENTS 5. Liquidity Unlike your investments in fixed assets such as land and properties which will take a relatively longer time to liquidate, you may sell all or part of your unitholdings to the manager on any Business Day, making it easy to withdraw your money. THE POTENTIAL RISKS What kind of risks are you taking? Any investment carries with it an element of risk. Therefore, prior to making an investment, prospective investors should consider the following risk factors in addition to the other information set out elsewhere in this Master Prospectus. 1. Returns Not Guaranteed The Manager would not be in a position to guarantee distribution, capital appreciation or investment returns to the unitholders or that the investment objectives of the fund will be achieved. By investing in a wide range of securities, the Manager attempts to balance this risk with the investment rewards. 2. Manager’s Risk The performance of any unit trust fund is dependent amongst others on the experience, knowledge, expertise and investment techniques adopted by the Investment Manager and any lack of the above would negatively impact on the funds’ performance thereby working to the detriment of the Unitholders. 3. Loan Financing Risk If you obtain a loan to finance your purchase of units, you need to understand that: • borrowing increases the possibility for gains as well as losses; • if the value of your investment falls below a certain level, you may be asked by the financial institution to top up the collateral or reduce the outstanding loan amount to the required level; • your ability to pay your loan instalments may be affected by unforeseen circumstances in the future such as loss of employment. (The Unit Trust Loan Financing Risk Disclosure Statement Form annexed as Appendix 1 hereto sets out the risks in detail). 4. Risk of Non-Compliance This refers to the current and prospective risk to the Funds and unitholders' interest arising from nonconformance with laws, rules, regulations, prescribed practices and internal policies and procedures by the Manager. Risk of non-compliance can lead to diminished reputation, reduced franchise value, limited business opportunities and reduced expansion potential for the company. Non-compliance may result in a fall to the value of the unit trust funds which in turn may affect unitholders' investment goals. However, the risk can be mitigated by the internal controls and compliance monitoring undertaken by the Manager. 5. Currency Risk Where a percentage of the value of a fund is invested in foreign currency or assets denominated in a foreign currency, the fund may be exposed to currency fluctuation risks. Fluctuation in foreign exchange rates will have an impact on the income of the Fund. The currency fluctuation risk is managed by adhering to the prescribed percentage of investment allowed in foreign securities. 6. Country Risk The investments may be affected by the political and economic conditions of the country in which the investments are made. Such political and economic factors may influence the growth and development of business and have an adverse impact on the prices of shares of listed companies. However, this risk may be mitigated through prudent diversification of equity investments across different countries. 26 4. INTRODUCTION TO UNIT TRUST INVESTMENTS The potential risks associated with funds that invest in equities can be analysed as follows: 7. Market Risk Any purchase of equities will involve an element of risk. As unit trust funds principally invest in listed stocks, they may be prone to changing market conditions as a result of global, regional or national economic conditions, governmental policies or political developments. That is why investors are exposed to market uncertainties and fluctuation in the market caused by these uncertainties will affect the market price of unit trust funds which may fall or rise, thus causing the income generated by the fund to fluctuate. 8. Stock Specific Risk Any irregular fluctuation in the value of a particular stock may affect the unit price in a fund. This impact is however minimised where the fund invests in a wide portfolio of investments, thus spreading the element of risk. 9. Liquidity Risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the securities invested in cannot be readily sold and converted into cash. This may occur when the trading volume is low and/or where there is a lack of demand for the security. If a unit trust fund has a large portfolio of stocks issued by smaller companies, the relative illiquidity of these stocks can cause the value of the fund to fall because there are generally less ready buyers of such stocks as compared with the stocks of larger and more established companies. Liquidity risk is limited by exercising prudence in the selection of stocks and diversification. The potential risks associated with funds that invest in debentures can be analysed as follows: 10. Credit Risk A fund may be exposed to the credit or default risk of an issuer of debentures that the fund invests in, in particular bonds and private debt securities. These particular issuers may incur difficulty in making full and timely repayments of principal and interest which may lead to a default in the payment of principal and interest and ultimately, a fall in the value of the fund. 11. Interest Rate Risk Interest rate risk is inherent in investments of a fund in debentures, especially for bond or fixed income funds. Interest rate fluctuations may be attributed to market risks that affect the level of risk free rate. Prices of bonds move inversely with interest rates and would fall in a period of rising interest rates. Investors will suffer capital losses when interest rates rise, resulting in a fall in bond prices. Interest rate risk is particularly high for long term bonds, and tends to be lower for short term bonds. Interest rate risk is a general economic indicator that will impact on the management of a fund regardless of whether it is a Syariah-based fund or otherwise. It does not in any way suggest that Syariah-based funds will invest in fixed income/debt securities, which are not Syariah approved. All the investments for Syariah-based funds accord with the Syariah principles, the latter being derived from the sources of Islamic jurisprudence namely the Quran, the Sunnah, the Ijma’ and the Qiyas. Managing Risks For The Funds The Manager will take reasonable steps to ensure that the above potential risks are managed by constructing an efficient portfolio of assets as diversification reduces the risk significantly as compared to investing in one or two companies or type of securities or instruments only. In addition, the Investment Manager will seek to reduce these risks by virtue of its experience, the analytical process adopted by its fund managers and by structuring a broadly diversified investment pool. 27 4. INTRODUCTION TO UNIT TRUST INVESTMENTS Comparison between investing in unit trusts and investment in stocks An investor who invests in unit trust funds stands to benefit from a diversified portfolio of assets with just a minimal investment amount, which may otherwise not be possible if he or she invests directly in the stock market with the same amount of investment. The exposure of the investment to overall market risk is minimised owing to diversification. The investor may also stand to benefit from ringgit cost averaging by investing additional amounts in a fund regularly over the long term and in this way need not worry about market timing. (However, it should be noted that ringgit cost averaging does not guarantee a better return of investment in a fund). Comparison between investing in unit trusts and investment in bank deposits An investor who invests in unit trust funds may potentially benefit from a higher rate of return. In a low interest rate environment, investment in a unit trust may fetch a better rate of return than by depositing all the monies in the bank. Although the underlying risks of investing in unit trust are higher, the overall risk is minimised through diversification. Typical Unit Trust Investor Profile An investor investing in unit trust funds would be someone who seeks a cost efficient way to diversify or spread his or her investment risk and to access markets and investments which he or she may not be able to access through direct personal investment. At the same time, the investor understands and accepts the potential risks associated with investments in unit trust funds which may bring benefits and possible returns. Charges, Fees and Expenses Charges may be imposed directly on the purchase (sales charges) or redemption (redemption charges) of units in a unit trust fund, as well as on any switching facility or transfer of the units. Unit trust funds are typically subject to management fees and trustee fees of the management company and trustee respectively. Other expenses of unit trust funds may include brokerage, transaction costs, custodian fees, valuation fees, audit fees and other expenses related to the operation of the fund and allowed under the deed for the relevant fund. Only the expenses that are directly related and necessary to the business of a fund and allowed under the deed are payable or reimbursable out of the fund’s assets. Management Expense Ratio (MER) MER is the ratio of the sum of the fees and the recovered expenses of the unit trust scheme to the average value of the unit trust scheme, calculated on a daily basis. The MER reflects the level of fees and expenses incurred by the Fund during the time your money is invested in the fund. The MER takes into account expenses paid directly from the fund and is made up of 3 components – manager’s fees, trustee’s fees and the expenses permitted by the deed relating to the fund incurred in the administration and investment of the fund. The higher the ratio, the more expenses are incurred by the fund. The lower the MER, the more beneficial it is to the investor. A lower MER is also an indicator of how well the manager is managing the expenses of the fund. 28 4. INTRODUCTION TO UNIT TRUST INVESTMENTS Understanding the Performance Indicators Performance data of a unit trust fund can be calculated over a variety of daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly time periods or over any time range. The performance of a unit trust fund over a specific time period can be measured and assessed using one or more of the following performance indicators:• Change in total Net Asset Value - A measurement of the change, usually in percentage, in a fund's total net asset value over the specific time period, taking into account the effects of any income distribution to unit holders during the same period. • Total Returns - A measurement of the returns of the unit trust fund including interest and dividend income earned from securities holding and gains/losses from disposal of securities held by the fund. The total returns over a specific time period can be measured and compared with the total returns over another time period. • Unit Price - A comparison of the net asset value per unit of the unit trust fund between two specific points in time. However, this comparison alone is not accurate as it does not take into account the effect of events such as income distribution to unit holders or unit split over the time period that reduces the net asset value per unit. • Comparison with Benchmark – Where a unit trust fund has adopted a benchmark, the performance of the fund would also be measured against the selected benchmark, generally in terms of the percentage change of the total net asset value of the fund’s underlying assets over a specific time period, and compared with the percentage change in the value of the benchmark over the same time period. The change in the total NAV, Total Returns and Comparison with Benchmark is depicted in various financial periodicals and some leading newspapers and appears alongside the performance of all unit trust funds within Malaysia. This comes in the form of a table and is prepared by various independent fundrating companies. The Unit Prices of unit trust funds are published daily by the local newspapers. 29 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL DGF Investment objective To achieve capital appreciation over the medium to long term through all types of investments that have the potential for above average growth over time. Any material changes to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unitholders’ approval. Investment strategy The strategy will be to invest up to a maximum of 98% in equities. Investment policy The Fund invests primarily in equities, with a bias towards growth stocks that have the potential to deliver long-term capital appreciation. To a lesser extent, it invests in fixed income securities primarily for the purpose of cash management. The type and characteristics of the securities/instruments including risks associated with such securities/instruments The primary risks associated with equity investments is market, liquidity and stock specific risks, while investment in fixed income securities would introduce credit, liquidity and interest rate risks. As the Fund also invests in foreign securities, it will be exposed to currency exchange and external political risks as well. The nature of such risks is explained on page 26. The Investment Manager’s asset allocation strategy Up to 98% of the Fund will be invested in equities, and at least 2% in Liquid Assets. The asset allocation will be reviewed periodically depending on the country’s economic and stock market outlook. In a rising market, this 98% limit may be breached, however the Manager will seek to adjust this within a time frame approved by the Trustee. Performance Benchmark KLCI The risk management strategies and techniques to be employed by the Investment Manager Asset mix - The Fund will manage exposure to market risk primarily by adjusting the portfolio mix of equities, fixed income instruments and cash. An overweight exposure to equities would denote a bullish market outlook for this class of asset and vice versa. Securities selection - The Fund will invest in a diversified portfolio of value, growth and defensive stocks and high quality fixed income securities. This is to reduce the risk associated with liquidity and nonsystemic risk. For fixed income securities, interest rate risk is managed by adjusting the duration of the portfolio and credit rating of fixed income securities in the portfolio. Futures - The Investment Manager may use futures to hedge against market risk as and when deemed appropriate. Market selection - For foreign securities, the Investment Manager focuses on investing in the major established markets for their high liquidity and low political risk. Foreign cash are kept in US Dollar or Hong Kong Dollar to minimize the exchange rate risk. 30 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The Fund’s principal strategy in attempting to respond to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions The Fund, being an equity fund, would generally maintain a high exposure to equities. During adverse market, economic, and political conditions, the principal strategy of the Investment Manager would be to reduce the level of exposure to equities. Where appropriate, futures will be used to adjust the effective exposure to equities in the portfolio. Meanwhile, during normal conditions, the Investment Manager would ensure that a portion of the investments is made up of securities which are defensive in nature such as the large capitalized stocks which are also industry leaders, stocks with high dividend payout, and fixed income instruments of high quality investment grade. This helps to reduce the volatility in the portfolio during adverse market conditions. The bases of valuation of all types of securities/instruments invested Quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on the KLSE. Quoted investments outside Malaysia are valued at the latest available market price quoted on the stock exchange in which they are listed on. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost and adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities is revalued to reflect its fair value (current value) using the net present value method. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Specific and peculiar risks when investing in the Fund The Fund will be exposed to risks associated with stock market investments which include market risk, stock specific risk and currency risk. Please refer to page 26 for more details. Permitted Investments The Fund may invest in the following investments subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements and in accordance with the Fund’s objective : • Securities traded on the KLSE and/or any other market considered as an Eligible Market; • Units/shares of other collective investment schemes with similar objectives; • Securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market including unlisted securities that have been approved by the SC for listing and quotation on either the KLSE or any other market considered to be an Eligible Market; • Warrants and options where options include futures option and exchange-traded options; • Malaysian Government Securities, Treasury Bills, BNM Certificates/Bills, Government investments Certificates, and Cagamas Notes/Bonds; • Other obligations issued or guaranteed by the Malaysian Government, BNM, State Governments and Government-related agencies; • Private Debt Securities, loan stocks and corporate bonds traded in an Eligible Market; • Bankers’ acceptances and other tradeable money-market instruments in the money market; • Ringgit-denominated deposits placed with commercial banks, merchant banks and finance companies; • Negotiable Certificates of Deposits, and placements of money-at-call with discount houses; • Securities in a foreign market approved by the SC and subject to BNM’s approval on capital flows; • Futures contracts for hedging purposes only (excluding futures options and eligible exchange traded options); and • Other investments approved by the SC from time to time. 31 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL All investments will be subject to the Guidelines, SC Requirements and the Deed, except where exemptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures and the Fund’s objective. The minimum level of Liquid Assets to be maintained by the Fund may be reviewed from time to time by the Investment Committee and subject to approval by the Trustee. The Fund may not borrow cash or other assets (including the borrowing of securities within the meaning of the Guidelines on Securities Borrowing and Lending) in connection with its activities and none of the cash or investments may be lent except as otherwise provided for in the aforesaid Guidelines. The investment limits adopted by the Investment Manager for the Fund are as imposed under the SC Guidelines and are as follows: The Fund’s holdings of any class of security of any single issuer The value of the holdings in the share capital of any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any group of companies. Must not exceed 10% of the security issued Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund Must not exceed 15% of the NAV of the Fund Should not exceed 20% of the NAV of the Fund except in cases where the Manager has received the approval of SC and notified the Trustee The value of the holdings in warrants and options Must not exceed 10% of the Fund’s NAV. The investment limit refers to the price of the warrants and the premium of the options. The value of the holdings of units/shares in Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the collective investment schemes Fund The value of the holdings in futures contracts The Fund’s net market exposure owing to its futures contract positions must not exceed the Fund’s NAV. The value of holdings of unlisted securities that are Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Fund Market Securities not listed for trading in an Eligible Subject to asset allocation limits and Market but approved for listing and offered directly restrictions mentioned above relating to to the Fund by issuer single issuer and group of companies A 5% allowance in excess of any limit or restriction may be permitted where the limit or restriction is breached through the appreciation or depreciation of the NAV of the Fund (whether as a result of an appreciation or depreciation in the value of the investments, or as a result of redemption of units or payment made from the Fund). The Fund will not make any further acquisitions to which the limit is breached, and the Investment Manager will within a reasonable period of not more than three months from the date of the breach undertake all necessary steps and actions to rectify the breach. Currently the Manager invests up to 10% of the NAV of the DGF in foreign securities having obtained the necessary approvals from BNM and the SC. The Manager may invest beyond this limit provided approvals are obtained from the above two mentioned parties and this increase will be reflected in the Master Prospectus (or supplemental if deemed necessary). At this point in time, no approval has been sought from the relevant authorities. 32 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL ECO Investment objective To achieve long term high capital growth through investments in emerging companies with market capitalisation of up to RM1,250,000,000 (Ringgit Malaysia One Billion Two Hundred and Fifty Million) each at the point of purchase. Any material changes to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unitholders’ approval. Investment strategy The strategy will be to invest in securities of such emerging companies with strong potential growth and hands-on management policies but lacking in track records. Investment policy The Fund invests primarily in equities, with a bias towards stocks in emerging companies which have the potential to deliver long-term capital appreciation. To a lesser extent, it also invests in fixed income securities. The type and characteristics of the securities/instruments including risks associated with such securities/instruments The primary risks associated with equity investments are market, liquidity and stock specific risks, while investment in fixed income securities would introduce credit, liquidity and interest rate risks. As the Fund also invests in foreign securities, it will be exposed to currency exchange and external political risk as well. The nature of such risks is explained on page 26. The Investment Manager’s asset allocation strategy Up to 98% of the Fund will be invested in securities and other permitted investments and at least 2% in Liquid Assets. The asset allocation will be reviewed periodically depending on the country's economic and stock market outlook. In a rising market, this 98% limit may be breached, however the Manager will seek to adjust this within a time frame approved by the Trustee. Performance Benchmark KL EMAS The risk management strategies and techniques to be employed by the Investment Manager Asset mix - The Fund will manage exposure to market risk primarily by adjusting the portfolio mix of equities, fixed income instruments and cash. An overweight exposure to equities would denote a bullish market outlook for this class of asset and vice versa. Securities selection - The Fund will invest in a diversified portfolio of value, growth and defensive stocks and high quality fixed income securities. This is to reduce the risk associated with liquidity and nonsystemic risk. For fixed income securities, interest rate risk is managed by adjusting the duration of the portfolio and credit rating of fixed income securities in the portfolio. Futures - The Investment Manager may use futures to hedge against market risk as and when deemed appropriate. Market selection - For foreign securities, the Investment Manager focuses on investing in the major established markets for their high liquidity and low political risk. Foreign cash is kept in US Dollar or Hong Kong Dollar to minimize the exchange rate risk. 33 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The Fund’s principal strategy in attempting to respond to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions The Fund, being an equity fund, would generally maintain a high exposure to equities. During adverse market, economic, and political conditions, the principal strategy of the Investment Manager is to reduce the level of exposure to equities. Where appropriate, futures will be used to adjust the effective exposure to equities in the portfolio. Meanwhile, during normal conditions, the Investment Manager would ensure that a portion of the investments is made up of securities which are defensive in nature such as the large capitalized stocks which are also industry leaders, stocks with high dividend payout, and high quality investment grade fixed income instruments. This helps to reduce volatility in the portfolio during adverse market conditions. The bases of valuation of all types of securities/instruments invested Quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on the KLSE. Quoted investments outside Malaysia are valued at the latest available market price quoted on the stock exchange in which they are listed on. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost and adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities is revalued to reflect its fair value (current value) using the net present value method. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Specific and peculiar risks when investing in the Fund The Fund will be exposed to risks associated with stock market investments which include market risk, stock specific risk and currency risk. Please refer to page 26 for more details. Permitted Investments The Fund may invest in the following investments subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements and in accordance with the Fund’s objective : • Securities traded on the KLSE and/or any other market considered as an Eligible Market; • Units/shares of other collective investment schemes with similar objectives; • Securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market including unlisted securities that have been approved by the SC for listing and quotation on either the KLSE or any other market considered to be an Eligible Market; • Warrants and options where options include futures option and exchange-traded options; • Malaysian Government Securities, Treasury Bills, BNM Certificates/Bills, Government investments Certificates, and Cagamas Notes/Bonds; • Other obligations issued or guaranteed by the Malaysian Government, BNM, State Governments and Government-related agencies; • Private Debt Securities, loan stocks and corporate bonds traded in an Eligible Market; • Bankers’ acceptances and other tradeable money-market instruments in the money market; • Ringgit-denominated deposits placed with commercial banks, merchant banks and finance companies; • Negotiable Certificates of Deposits, and placements of money-at-call with discount houses; • Securities in a foreign market approved by the SC and subject to BNM’s approval on capital flows; • Futures contracts for hedging purposes only (excluding futures options and eligible exchange traded options); and • Other investments approved by the SC from time to time. 34 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL All investments will be subject to the Guidelines, SC Requirements and the Deed, except where exemptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures as well as the Fund’s objective. The minimum level of Liquid Assets to be maintained by the Fund may be reviewed from time to time by the Investment Committee and subject to approval by the Trustee. The Fund may not borrow cash or other assets (including the borrowing of securities within the meaning of the Guidelines on Securities Borrowing and Lending) in connection with its activities and none of the cash or investments may be lent except as otherwise provided for in the aforesaid Guidelines. The investment limits adopted by the Investment Manager for the Fund are as imposed under the SC Guidelines and are as follows: The Fund’s holdings of any class of security of any single issuer The value of the holdings in the share capital of any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any group of companies. Must not exceed 10% of the security issued Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund Must not exceed 15% of the NAV of the Fund Should not exceed 20% of the NAV of the Fund except in cases where the Manager has received the approval of SC and notified the Trustee The value of the holdings in warrants and options Must not exceed 10% of the Fund’s NAV. The investment limit refers to the price of the warrants and the premium of the options. The value of the holdings of units/shares in Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund collective investment schemes The value of the holdings in futures contracts The Fund’s net market exposure owing to its futures contract positions must not exceed the Fund’s NAV. The value of holdings of unlisted securities that are Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market Securities not listed for trading in an Eligible Subject to asset allocation limits and Market but approved for listing and offered directly restrictions mentioned above relating to single to the Fund by issuer issuer and group of companies A 5% allowance in excess of any limit or restriction may be permitted where the limit or restriction is breached through the appreciation or depreciation of the NAV of the Fund (whether as a result of an appreciation or depreciation in the value of the investments, or as a result of redemption of units or payment made from the Fund). The Fund will not make any further acquisitions to which the limit is breached, and the Investment Manager will within a reasonable period of not more than three months from the date of the breach undertake all necessary steps and actions to rectify the breach. Currently the Manager invests up to 10% of the NAV of the ECO in foreign securities having obtained the necessary approvals from BNM and the SC. The Manager may invest beyond this limit provided approvals are obtained from the above two mentioned parties and this increase will be reflected in the Master Prospectus (or supplemental if deemed necessary). At this point in time, no approval has been sought from the relevant authorities. 35 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL SF Investment objective To seek long term growth in capital and income by investing in all types of investments. Any material changes to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unitholders’ approval. Investment strategy Being a balanced fund, the strategy will be to invest up to a maximum of 60% in equities and the remainder in fixed income securities with at least 2% in Liquid Assets. Investment policy The SF is a balanced fund. It aims to achieve long-term growth by investing primarily in equities and fixed income securities. The fixed income portion will provide capital protection to the Fund while the equity portion will provide the added return in a rising market. The type and characteristics of the securities/instruments including risks associated with such securities/instruments The Fund invests principally in equities and fixed income securities. The primary risks associated with equity investments are stock market and stock specific risks while investment in fixed income securities will introduce credit and interest rate risks. The nature of such risks is explained on page 26. The Investment Manager’s asset allocation strategy Up to 60% of the Fund will be invested in equities and a minimum of 40% will be invested in Liquid Assets and bonds, of which at least 2% is in Liquid Assets. The asset allocation will be reviewed periodically depending on the country's economic and stock market outlook. In a rising market, this 60% limit may be breached, however the Manager will seek to adjust this within a time frame approved by the Trustee. Performance Benchmark 60% KLCI + 40% RAM Quantshop MGS All Index. The RAM Quantshop MGS All Index is generated by an independent fund-rating company and can be found in a fact sheet that we provide monthly to Unitholders and the public. The risk management strategies and techniques to be employed by the Investment Manager. Asset mix – The Investment Manager underweights/overweights equities to ensure consistent performance over time. This helps to minimize market risks and short-term market volatility. Stock selection – The Investment Manager is very focused in the stock selection process to ensure the stocks they buy are justifiable fundamentally and have growth potential over a 2-year period. This helps to minimise stock risks. In addition, the Investment Manager invests in a portfolio of stocks to ensure sufficient diversification. Futures – The Investment Manager may use futures to hedge against market risks as and when deemed appropriate. Cash and fixed income securities – The Investment Manager may reduce equity exposure in favour of cash and fixed income securities in the event the market outlook is not favourable. The Fund’s principal strategy in attempting to respond to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions In response to adverse market conditions, economic, political or any other conditions, the Investment Manager will reduce equity exposure in favour of cash/fixed income securities to protect the capital of the Fund. The Investment Manager may also use futures to hedge against market risks when deemed appropriate. 36 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The bases of valuation of all types of securities/instruments invested Quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on the KLSE. Quoted investments outside Malaysia are valued at the latest available market price quoted on the stock exchange in which they are listed on. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost and adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities is revalued to reflect its fair value (current value) using the net present value method. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Specific and peculiar risks when investing in the Fund The Fund will be exposed to risks associated with stock market investments which include market risk, stock specific risk and liquidity risk while risks associated with fixed income securities include interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. Please refer to page 26 for more details. Permitted Investments The Fund may invest in the following investments subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements and in accordance with the Fund’s objective : • Securities traded on the KLSE and/or any other market considered as an Eligible Market; • Units/shares of other collective investment schemes with similar objectives; • Securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market including unlisted securities that have been approved by the SC for listing and quotation on either the KLSE or any other market considered to be an Eligible Market; • Warrants and options where options include futures option and exchange-traded options; • Malaysian Government Securities, Treasury Bills, BNM Certificates/Bills, Government investments Certificates, and Cagamas Notes/Bonds; • Other obligations issued or guaranteed by the Malaysian Government, BNM, State Governments and Government-related agencies; • Private Debt Securities, loan stocks and corporate bonds traded in an Eligible Market; • Bankers’ acceptances and other tradeable money-market instruments in the money market; • Ringgit-denominated deposits placed with commercial banks, merchant banks and finance companies; • Negotiable Certificates of Deposits, and placements of money-at-call with discount houses; • Securities in a foreign market approved by the SC and subject to BNM’s approval on capital flows; • Futures contracts for hedging purposes only (excluding futures options and eligible exchange traded options); and • Other investments approved by the SC from time to time. All investments will be subject to the Guidelines, SC Requirements and the Deed, except where exemptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures as well as the Fund’s objective. The minimum level of Liquid Assets to be maintained by the Fund may be reviewed from time to time by the Investment Committee and subject to approval by the Trustee. The Fund may not borrow cash or other assets (including the borrowing of securities within the meaning of the Guidelines on Securities Borrowing and Lending) in connection with its activities and none of the cash or investments may be lent except as otherwise provided for in the aforesaid Guidelines. 37 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The investment limits adopted by the Investment Manager for the Fund are as imposed under the SC Guidelines and are as follows: The Fund’s holdings of any class of security of any single issuer The value of the holdings in the share capital of any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any group of companies. The value of the holdings in warrants and options The value of the holdings of units/shares in collective investment schemes The value of the holdings in futures contracts The value of holdings of unlisted securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market Securities not listed for trading in an Eligible Market but approved for listing and offered directly to the Fund by issuer Must not exceed 10% of the security issued Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund Must not exceed 15% of the NAV of the Fund Should not exceed 20% of the NAV of the Fund except in cases where the Manager has received the approval of SC and notified the Trustee Must not exceed 10% of the Fund’s NAV. The investment limit refers to the price of the warrants and the premium of the options. Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund The Fund’s net market exposure owing to its futures contract positions must not exceed the Fund’s NAV. Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund Subject to asset allocation limits and restrictions mentioned above relating to single issuer and group of companies A 5% allowance in excess of any limit or restriction may be permitted where the limit or restriction is breached through the appreciation or depreciation of the NAV of the Fund (whether as a result of an appreciation or depreciation in the value of the investments, or as a result of redemption of units or payment made from the Fund). The Fund will not make any further acquisitions to which the limit is breached, and the Investment Manager will within a reasonable period of not more than three months from the date of the breach undertake all necessary steps and actions to rectify the breach. From time to time during the term of this Master Prospectus, the Manager may consider to invest assets of the SF mentioned above in foreign securities provided the relevant approvals are obtained from BNM and the SC. At this point in time, no approval has been sought from the relevant authorities. 38 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL HGF Investment objective To achieve maximum capital appreciation over the long term through all types of investments. Any material changes to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unitholders’ approval. Investment strategy The strategy will be to invest up to a maximum of 98% in equities. Investment policy The HGF is an equity growth fund. It aims to achieve long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equities. The Investment Manager overweights equities when underlying conditions are favourable, and underweights equities in favour of fixed income instruments when conditions deteriorate. The type and characteristics of the securities/instruments including risks associated with such securities/instruments The Fund invests principally in equities and fixed income securities. The primary risks associated with equity investments are stock market and stock specific risks while investment in fixed income securities will introduce credit and interest rate risks. The nature of such risks is explained on page 26. The Investment Manager’s asset allocation strategy Up to 98% of the Fund will be invested in equities and other permissible investments and at least 2% in Liquid Assets. The asset allocation will be reviewed periodically depending on the country’s economic and stock market outlook. In a rising market, the 98% limit may be breached. However the Manager will seek to adjust this within a time frame approved by the Trustee. Performance Benchmark KLCI The risk management strategies and techniques to be employed by the Investment Manager Asset mix – The Investment Manager underweights/overweights equities to ensure consistent performance over time. This helps to minimize market risks and short-term market volatility. Stock selection – The Investment Manager is very focused in the stock selection process to ensure the stocks they buy are justifiable fundamentally and have growth potential over a 2-year period. This helps to minimise stock risks. In addition, the Investment Manager invests in a portfolio of stocks to ensure sufficient diversification. Futures – The Investment Manager may use futures to hedge against market risks as and when deemed appropriate. Cash and fixed income securities – The Investment Manager may reduce equity exposure in favour of cash and fixed income securities in the event the market outlook is not favourable. The Fund’s principal strategy in attempting to respond to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions In response to adverse market conditions, economic, political or any other conditions, the Investment Manager will reduce equity exposure in favour of cash/fixed income securities to protect the capital of the Fund. The Investment Manager may also use futures to hedge against market risks when deemed appropriate. 39 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The bases of valuation of all types of securities/instruments invested. Quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on the KLSE. Quoted investments outside Malaysia are valued at the latest available market price quoted on the stock exchange in which they are listed on. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost and adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities is revalued to reflect its fair value (current value) using the net present value method. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Specific and peculiar risks when investing in the Fund The Fund will be exposed to risks associated with stock market investments which include market risk, stock specific risk and liquidity risk. Please refer to page 26 for more details. Permitted Investments The Fund may invest in the following investments subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements and in accordance with the Fund’s objective : • Securities traded on the KLSE and/or any other market considered as an Eligible Market; • Units/shares of other collective investment schemes with similar objectives; • Securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market including unlisted securities that have been approved by the SC for listing and quotation on either the KLSE or any other market considered to be an Eligible Market; • Warrants and options where options include futures option and exchange-traded options; • Malaysian Government Securities, Treasury Bills, BNM Certificates/Bills, Government investments Certificates, and Cagamas Notes/Bonds; • Other obligations issued or guaranteed by the Malaysian Government, BNM, State Governments and Government-related agencies; • Private Debt Securities, loan stocks and corporate bonds traded in an Eligible Market; • Bankers’ acceptances and other tradeable money-market instruments in the money market; • Ringgit-denominated deposits placed with commercial banks, merchant banks and finance companies; • Negotiable Certificates of Deposits, and placements of money-at-call with discount houses; • Securities in a foreign market approved by the SC and subject to BNM’s approval on capital flows; • Futures contracts for hedging purposes only (excluding futures options and eligible exchange traded options); and • Other investments approved by the SC from time to time. All investments will be subject to the Guidelines, SC Requirements and the Deed, except where exemptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures as well as the Fund’s objective. The minimum level of Liquid Assets to be maintained by the Fund may be reviewed from time to time by the Investment Committee and subject to approval by the Trustee. The Fund may not borrow cash or other assets (including the borrowing of securities within the meaning of the Guidelines on Securities Borrowing and Lending) in connection with its activities and none of the cash or investments may be lent except as otherwise provided for in the aforesaid Guidelines. 40 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The investment limits adopted by the Investment Manager for the Fund are as imposed under the SC Guidelines and are as follows: The Fund’s holdings of any class of security of any single issuer The value of the holdings in the share capital of any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any group of companies. The value of the holdings in warrants and options The value of the holdings of units/shares in collective investment schemes The value of the holdings in futures contracts The value of holdings of unlisted securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market Securities not listed for trading in an Eligible Market but approved for listing and offered directly to the Fund by issuer Must not exceed 10% of the security issued Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund Must not exceed 15% of the NAV of the Fund Should not exceed 20% of the NAV of the Fund except in cases where the Manager has received the approval of SC and notified the Trustee Must not exceed 10% of the Fund’s NAV. The investment limit refers to the price of the warrants and the premium of the options. Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund The Fund’s net market exposure owing to its futures contract positions must not exceed the Fund’s NAV. Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund Subject to asset allocation limits and restrictions mentioned above relating to single issuer and group of companies A 5% allowance in excess of any limit or restriction may be permitted where the limit or restriction is breached through the appreciation or depreciation of the NAV of the Fund (whether as a result of an appreciation or depreciation in the value of the investments, or as a result of redemption of units or payment made from the Fund). The Fund will not make any further acquisitions to which the limit is breached, and the Investment Manager will within a reasonable period of not more than three months from the date of the breach undertake all necessary steps and actions to rectify the breach. From time to time during the term of this Master Prospectus, the Manager may consider investing assets of the HGF mentioned above in foreign securities provided the relevant approvals are obtained from BNM and the SC. At this point in time, no approval has been sought from the relevant authorities. 41 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL DALI Investment objective To achieve consistent capital growth over the medium to long term. Any material changes to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unitholders’ approval. Investment strategy The strategy will be to invest in permissible investments in accordance with applicable Syariah Principles and regulatory policies. Investment policy DALI is an equity growth fund that adheres to Syariah Principles. It aims to achieve medium to long term capital appreciation through Syariah approved investments. The type and characteristics of the securities/instruments including risks associated with such securities/instruments The Fund aims to invest in Syariah-approved equities and fixed income instruments. The primary risks associated with equity investments are stock market and stock specific risks while investment in fixed income securities will introduce credit and liquidity risks. The nature of such risks is explained on page 26. The Investment Manager’s asset allocation strategy Up to 98% of the Fund will be invested in securities and other permissible investments and at least 2% in Liquid Assets. The asset allocation will be reviewed periodically depending on the country’s economic and stock market outlook. In a rising market, the 98% limit may be breached. However the Manager will seek to adjust this within a time frame approved by the Trustee. Performance Benchmark KLSI The risk management strategies and techniques to be employed by the Investment Manager Asset allocation – The Investment Manager will attempt to rebalance the Fund’s asset mix by overweighting/underweighting equities to suit the market conditions. This will ensure consistent performance, less short-term volatility and helps minimize market risks. Stock selection – Stocks specific risks are minimized by focusing on the stock selection process to ensure the stocks that are selected have strong fundamentals and good potential growth over a 2-year period. In addition, the Investment Manager will also construct a well-diversified portfolio to ensure sufficient risk diversification. The Fund’s principal strategy in attempting to respond to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions In response to adverse market conditions, economic, political or any other conditions, the Investment Manager will reduce equity exposure in favour of cash/fixed income securities to protect the capital of the Fund. 42 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The bases of valuation of all types of securities/instruments invested Quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on the KLSE. Quoted investments outside Malaysia are valued at the latest available market price quoted on the stock exchange in which they are listed on. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost and adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities is revalued to reflect its fair value (current value) using the net present value method. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Specific and peculiar risks when investing in the Fund The Fund will be exposed to risks associated with stock market investments which include market risk, stock specific risk and liquidity risk. Please refer to page 26 for more details. Permitted Investments The Fund may invest in securities traded on the KLSE and/or any other market considered as an Eligible Market, collective investment schemes, unlisted securities, and any other investments approved by the SC from time to time each of which has been and remains approved by a competent authority on Syariah law (which includes but shall not be limited to, the Syariah Advisory Council of the SC and/or the Syariah Adviser of the Fund) as permissible investments pursuant to Syariah Principles. The Fund may invest in the following investments subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements, Syariah Principles and in accordance with the Fund’s objective : • Securities traded on the KLSE and/or any other market considered as an Eligible Market; • Units/shares of other collective investment schemes with similar objectives; • Securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market including unlisted securities that have been approved by the SC for listing and quotation on either the KLSE or any other market considered to be an Eligible Market; • Warrants and options where options include futures option and exchange-traded options; • Malaysian Government Securities, Treasury Bills, BNM Certificates/Bills, Government investments Certificates, and Cagamas Notes/Bonds; • Other obligations issued or guaranteed by the Malaysian Government, BNM, State Governments and Government-related agencies; • Private Debt Securities and corporate bonds traded in an Eligible Market; • Bankers’ acceptances and other tradeable money-market instruments in the Islamic money market; • Ringgit-denominated deposits placed with commercial banks, merchant banks and finance companies; • Negotiable Certificates of Deposits, and placements of money-at-call with discount houses; • Securities in a foreign market approved by the SC and subject to BNM’s approval on capital flows; • Futures contracts for hedging purposes only (excluding futures options and eligible exchange traded options); and • Other investments approved by the SC from time to time. All investments will be subject to the Guidelines, SC Requirements and the Deed, except where exemptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures as well as the Fund’s objective. The minimum level of Liquid Assets to be maintained by the Fund may be reviewed from time to time by the Investment Committee and subject to approval by the Trustee. The Fund may not borrow cash or other assets (including the borrowing of securities within the meaning of the Guidelines on Securities Borrowing and Lending) in connection with its activities and none of the cash or investments may be lent except as otherwise provided for in the aforesaid Guidelines. 43 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The investment limits adopted by the Investment Manager for the Funds are as imposed under the SC Guidelines and are as follows: The value of holdings of unlisted securities that are not Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market The Fund’s holdings of any class of security of any Must not exceed 10% of the security issued single issuer The value of the holdings in the share capital of any Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the Must not exceed 15% of the NAV of the Fund securities relating to any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the Should not exceed 20% of the NAV of the securities relating to any group of companies. Fund except in cases where the Manager has obtained the approval of SC and notified the Trustee The value of the holdings in warrants and options Must not exceed 10% of the Fund’s NAV. The investment limit refers to the price of the warrants and the premium of the options and must be Syariah approved. The value of the holdings in futures contracts The Fund’s net market exposure owing to its futures contract positions must not exceed the Fund’s NAV and must be Syariah approved. The value of the holdings of units/shares in collective Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund investment schemes (which invests in Syariah counters) Securities not listed for trading in an Eligible Market No limit but subject to restrictions mentioned but approved for listing and offered directly to the above relating to single issuer and group of companies Fund by issuer A 5% allowance in excess of any limit or restriction may be permitted where the limit or restriction is breached through the appreciation or depreciation of the NAV of the Fund (whether as a result of an appreciation or depreciation in the value of the investments, or as a result of redemption of units or payment made from the Fund). The Fund will not make any further acquisitions to which the limit is breached, and the Investment Manager will within a reasonable period of not more than three months from the date of the breach undertake all necessary steps and actions to rectify the breach. From time to time during the term of this Master Prospectus, the Manager may consider investing assets of the DALI in foreign securities approved under the Syariah Principles provided the relevant approvals are obtained from BNM and the SC. At this point in time, no approval has been sought from the relevant authorities. 44 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL BOF Investment objective To provide investors with an opportunity to gain higher than average income over the medium to long term by investing in a diversified portfolio consisting principally of bonds, certificates of deposit, short term money market instruments and other permissible instruments. Any material changes to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unitholders’ approval. Investment strategy The strategy will be to invest in a diversified portfolio consisting principally of bonds, certificates of deposit, short-term money market instruments and other permisible instruments. Investment policy The BOF aims to provide a steady stream of income via distributions to investors by investing in approved fixed income securities. The type and characteristics of the securities/instruments including risks associated with such securities/instruments A significant portion of the Fund is invested in fixed income securities as they have relatively less risks as compared to equities but are expected to provide better returns than ordinary money market placements. Fixed income securities or bonds are basically debt instruments where the borrower is a government, institution or a corporate entity that acquires funds from lenders and will provide a certain amount of returns in the form of interest income or discounts. These bonds are tradable in the secondary market. Fixed income securities are exposed to market, credit, and liquidity risks, which result in the fluctuation of the value of these bonds from time to time. The nature of such risks is explained on page 26. The Investment Manager’s asset allocation strategy Up to 98% of the Fund will be invested in fixed income securities and other permissible investments and at least 2% in Liquid Assets. The asset allocation will be reviewed periodically depending on the country’s economic and stock market outlook. In a rising market, the 98% limit may be breached. However the Manager will seek to adjust this within a time frame approved by the Trustee. Performance Benchmark RAM Quantshop MGS All Index. This is generated by an independent fund-rating company and can be found in a fact sheet that we provide monthly to Unitholders and the public. The risk management strategies and techniques to be employed by the Investment Manager To mitigate potential risks, the Investment Manager will take reasonable measures. These measures include: • Lengthening or shortening the Fund’s average maturity or duration (within the Fund’s objective) in anticipation of changing interest rates. • Selecting investments that carry ratings of “BBB” (rated by Rating Agency Malaysia Berhad and Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad) and above and/or to invest in bank or government guaranteed investments or investments that are secured against assets to mitigate default risks. • Diversification of investments by holding a basket of fixed income securities to greatly reduce the risk as compared to investing in a single asset class or a single bond. • Channeling profits in excess of the average annual dividend into a reserve account which will be used in times when profits are insufficient to meet distributions. 45 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The Fund’s principal strategy in attempting to respond to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions The Fund would generally maintain a high exposure to bonds. During adverse market, economic, and political conditions, the principal strategy of the Investment Manager is to reduce the Fund’s bond holdings. Where appropriate, futures will be used to adjust the portfolio’s effective exposure to bonds. The bases of valuation of all types of securities/instruments invested Quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on the KLSE. Quoted investments outside Malaysia are valued at the latest available market price quoted on the stock exchange in which they are listed on. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost and adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities is revalued to reflect its fair value (current value) using the net present value method. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Specific and peculiar risks when investing in the Fund 1) Interest Rate Risk / Market Risk Prices of bonds move inversely or in the opposite direction with interest rates. When interest rates rise, prices of bonds fall. This rise in interest rates would cause the investor to face the risk of capital loss. But, when interest rates fall, prices of bonds would increase, therefore investors would see capital gains. 2) Credit / Default Risk This refers to the creditworthiness of the bond issuer and its expected ability to repay its debt. Default happens when the issuer is not able to make timely payments of interest on the coupon payment date or principal repayment on the maturity date. This will affect the performance of the Fund in terms of income generated by the Fund. 3) Liquidity Risk Liquidity is the ability to convert an investment portfolio to cash without suffering a noticeable loss in value. The Malaysian bond market is not as liquid as the equity market and this may affect the price of any bond. 4) Inflation / Purchasing Power Risk Inflation can be defined as increases of the price level of goods and services and is commonly reported using the Consumer Price Index as a measure. Inflation is one of the major risks to investors over the long term and results in uncertainty over the future value of the investments. Inflation reduces the purchasing power of money. In an inflationary environment, fixed rate securities are exposed to higher inflation risks than inflation-linked securities. 46 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL Permitted Investments The Fund may invest in the following investments subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements and in accordance with the Fund’s objective : • Fixed income securities traded on the KLSE and/or any other market considered as an Eligible Market; • Units/shares of other collective investment schemes with similar objectives; • Fixed income securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market including unlisted securities that have been approved by the SC for listing and quotation on either the KLSE or any other market considered to be an Eligible Market; • Malaysian Government Securities, Treasury Bills, BNM Certificates/Bills, Government investments Certificates, and Cagamas Notes/Bonds; • Other obligations issued or guaranteed by the Malaysian Government, BNM, State Governments and Government-related agencies; • Private Debt Securities, loan stocks and corporate bonds traded in an Eligible Market; • Bankers’ acceptances and other tradeable money-market instruments in the money market; • Ringgit-denominated deposits placed with commercial banks, merchant banks and finance companies; • Negotiable Certificates of Deposits, and placements of money-at-call with discount houses; • Securities in a foreign market approved by the SC and subject to BNM’s approval on capital flows; • Futures contracts for hedging purposes only (excluding futures options and eligible exchange traded options); and • Other investments approved by the SC from time to time. All investments will be subject to the Guidelines, SC Requirements and the Deed, except where exemptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures as well as the Fund’s objective. The minimum level of Liquid Assets to be maintained by the Fund may be reviewed from time to time by the Investment Committee and subject to approval by the Trustee. The Fund may not borrow cash or other assets (including the borrowing of securities within the meaning of the Guidelines on Securities Borrowing and Lending) in connection with its activities and none of the cash or investments may be lent except as otherwise provided for in the aforesaid Guidelines. 47 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The investment limits adopted by the Investment Manager for the Fund are as imposed under the SC Guidelines and are as follows: Investments in unlisted fixed income securities traded in Subject to asset allocation limits and restrictions mentioned below relating to or under the rules of an Eligible Market single issuer and group of companies Securities issued or guaranteed by the Malaysian No restrictions or limits Government or Bank Negara Malaysia The Fund’s holdings of any debentures/instruments of any single issuer class of Must not exceed 20% of the security issued The value of the holdings in debentures/instruments of Must not exceed 20% of the NAV of the Fund. However, if the debentures/ and debentures/instruments relating to any single issuer instruments are rated to be the best quality and offer highest safety of timely payment of interest and principal, by any global or domestic rating agency, the value of the holdings may exceed 20% but shall be limited to 30% of the NAV of the Fund The value of the holdings in debentures/instruments of Should not exceed 30% of the NAV of the and debentures/instruments relating to any group of Fund except in cases where the Manager has received approval from the SC and companies notified the Trustee The value of the holdings of units/shares in collective Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the investment schemes (which invest in bonds and fixed Fund income securities) The value of the holdings in related futures contracts The Fund’s net market exposure owing to its futures contract positions must not exceed the Fund’s NAV. A 5% allowance in excess of any limit or restriction may be permitted where the limit or restriction is breached through the appreciation or depreciation of the NAV of the Fund (whether as a result of an appreciation or depreciation in the value of the investments, or as a result of redemption of units or payment made from the Fund). The Fund will not make any further acquisitions to which the limit is breached, and the Investment Manager will within a reasonable period of not more than three months from the date of the breach undertake all necessary steps and actions to rectify the breach. From time to time during the term of this Master Prospectus, the Manager may consider investing the assets of the BOF in foreign fixed income securities provided the relevant approvals are obtained from BNM and the SC. At this point in time, no approval has been sought from the relevant authorities. 48 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL INF Investment objective To achieve medium to long term capital appreciation by seeking to match the performance of the KLCI. Any material changes to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unitholders’ approval. Investment strategy The strategy will be to invest up to a maximum of 99.5% of the Fund’s NAV in equities which make up the components of the KLCI. Investment policy INF is an index fund. Its objective is to track the movement of the KLCI. The Fund will maintain at least 90% exposure in equities listed on the KLCI. The type and characteristics of the securities/instruments including risks associated with such securities/instruments The Fund invests principally in equities. Futures contracts may also be used to allow the Fund to better track the KLCI’s movements. The primary risks associated with equity and futures investments are stock market and stock specific risks. However, due to the nature of the Fund, the holdings are well-diversified. Therefore, the primary risk associated with the holdings of the Fund is stock market specific. The nature of such risks is explained on page 26. The Investment Manager’s asset allocation strategy Up to 99.5% of the Fund will be invested in securities and other permissible investments and at least 0.5% in Liquid Assets. The asset allocation will be reviewed periodically depending on the country’s economic and stock market outlook. In a rising market, the 99.5% limit may be breached. However the Manager will seek to adjust this within a time frame approved by the Trustee. Performance Benchmark / Underlying Index KLCI The risk management strategies and techniques to be employed by the Investment Manager Due to the nature of the Fund, the Investment Manager manages the diversifiable risk of the portfolio by holding a well-diversified portfolio. Futures contracts and other securities related to the KLCI components may also be used to allow the portfolio to track the KLCI. However, these instruments are not used to significantly modify the risk characteristics of the Fund relative to the benchmark index, as doing so would be against the Fund’s investment objective of tracking the KLCI The Fund’s principle strategy in attempting to respond to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions Given that the Fund aims to match the performance of the KLCI, the Investment Manager’s primary concern is to track the benchmark index. Therefore, the Investment Manager only makes adjustments to the Fund’s holdings when changes to index weightings occur. This means that the Investment Manager will not significantly alter the Fund’s holdings in response to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions, unless these events alter the index weightings of the KLCI component stocks. The acceptable tracking error for the fund in attempting to track the index is at 5%. 49 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The bases of valuation of all types of securities/instruments invested Quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on the KLSE. Quoted investments outside Malaysia are valued at the latest available market price quoted on the stock exchange which they are listed on.The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost and adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities is revalued to reflect its fair value (current value) using the net present value method. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Specific and peculiar risks when investing in the Fund The Fund will be exposed to risks associated with stock market investments which include market risk, stock specific risk and liquidity risk. Please refer to page 26 for more details. Permitted Investments The Fund may invest in the following investments subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements and in accordance with the Fund’s objective : • Equities of the KLCI; • Units/shares of other collective investment schemes with similar objectives; • Other securities related to the component stocks of the KLCI provided they fulfill the liquidity requirements; • Futures contracts for hedging purposes only (excluding futures options and eligible exchange traded options); and • Other investments approved by the SC from time to time. All investments will be subject to the Guidelines, SC Requirements and the Deed, except where exmptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures as well as the Fund’s objective. The minimum level of Liquid Assets to be maintained by the Fund may be reviewed from time to time by the Investment Committee and subject to approval by the Trustee. The Fund may not borrow cash or other assets (including the borrowing of securities within the meaning of the Guidelines on Securities Borrowing and Lending) in connection with its activities and none of the cash or investments may be lent except as otherwise provided for in the aforesaid Guidelines. 50 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The investment limits adopted by the Investment Manager for the Fund are as imposed under the SC Guidelines and are as follows: The Fund’s holdings of any class of security of any Must not exceed 10% of the security issued single issuer in the KLCI According to the weighting of the component The value of the holdings of the share capital of any stock in the KLCI* single issuer in the KLCI The value of the holdings of securities of and the According to the weighting of the component securities relating to any single issuer in the KLCI stock in the KLCI** The value of the holdings of securities of and the According to the weighting of the component securities relating to any group of companies stock in the KLCI* The value of the holdings of units/shares in collective Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the investment schemes Fund The value of the holdings in futures contracts The Fund’s net market exposure owing to its futures contract positions must not exceed the Fund’s NAV. A 5% allowance in excess of any limit or restriction may be permitted where the limit or restriction is breached through the appreciation or depreciation of the NAV of the Fund (whether as a result of an appreciation or depreciation in the value of the investments, or as a result of redemption of units or payment made from the Fund). The Fund will not make any further acquisitions to which the limit is breached, and the Investment Manager will within a reasonable period of not more than three months from the date of the breach undertake all necessary steps and actions to rectify the breach. Variations/Exemptions from Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds *The Fund was granted certain variations/exemptions from Clauses 10.8.1 and 10.8.3 of the previous Guidelines issued in 1997. However, these exemptions are no longer applicable because under Clauses 2.0(1) and 2.0(3) of Schedule C of the new Guidelines issued on 1 April 2003 and effective 1 May 2003, the value of the Fund’s holdings of the share capital of any single issuer in the KLCI and the value of the Fund’s holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any group of companies is permitted to follow the weightings of the component stocks of the Index/or the representative sample used. **Clause 2.0(2) of Schedule C of the new Guidelines (previously Clause 10.8.2 of the previous Guidelines issued in 1997) provides that the value of the Fund's holding of the securities of, and the securities relating to, any single issuer must not exceed 15% of the Fund's NAV. INF was granted a variation from Clause 10.8.2 of the previous Guidelines (now Clause 2.0(2) of Schedule C of the new Guidelines) to permit it to invest according to the weightings of the component stocks in the KLCI. In addition, up to 5% above the weightings is permitted for investments in securities related to the component stocks of the KLCI in order to meet liquidity requirements. The underlying index in which the Fund intends to track or replicate and the description of the market or sector the index represents The Fund is designed to track the performance of the KLCI. The sectors that represent the KLCI are Consumer Products, Industrial Products, Construction, Trading/Services, Infrastructure Project Company, Finance, Plantations, Technology and Properties. 51 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The Fund’s investment strategy whether to invest in all (full replication) or a representative sample and how the sample is constituted The Fund's investment strategy is to fully replicate the performance of the underlying benchmark by investing in a well diversified portfolio of KLCI component stocks. Circumstances that may lead to tracking error and strategies employed in minimising such error Tracking error might occur as a result of large amounts of redemption. This will force the Investment Manager to sell down stocks and reduce equity exposure to raise cash for the redemption. The higher portion cash in the portfolio will make index tracking become less effective and will result in significant disparity between the movement of the portfolio and the KLCI. Policy on re-balancing the investment portfolio The Investment Manager monitors the investment portfolio on a daily basis but the frequency of the rebalancing depends on market volatility. Rebalancing is done once a week at the very least. The weightings of the top 10 component securities as at 5 January 2004 are as follows: No. Counter KLCI 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Maybank Tenaga Telekom MISC Maxis Public Bank Petronas Gas Sime Darby PLUS BAT 9.11% 7.39% 6.94% 5.57% 4.76% 4.45% 3.83% 3.28% 3.27% 3.19% % of holding as against the NAV 9.24% 7.52% 7.00% 5.70% 4.83% 4.52% 3.92% 3.36% 3.31% 3.23% The index weightings may change as and when prices fluctuate, therefore there may be periods in between portfolio adjustments when the actual holdings may exceed the weightings in the KLCI. This is why the table above depicts the difference. Decision to cap the Fund at 500 million units The Manager has decided to cap the INF at an approved fund size of 500 million units meaning that they would not seek an increase in approved fund size beyond 500 million units and this Fund will not be offered to new investors after 31 December 2003. The units of the Fund will only be offered to existing regular investors who would include those who had opted for a regular investment plan through standing instructions and autodebit arrangements. Investors should be aware that there is no guarantee or assurance that the INF will be able to, at any time, exactly or identically replicate the performance of the KLCI. 52 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL MIZAN Investment objective To achieve medium to long term growth in both capital and income by investing in permissible Syariah investments. Any material changes to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unitholders’ approval. Investment strategy The strategy will be to invest up to a maximum of 60% in equities and the remainder in fixed income securities and Liquid Assets. Investment policy MIZAN is an Islamic balanced fund. It aims to achieve long-term growth by investing primarily in Syariah-approved equities and fixed income securities. The fixed income portion will provide capital protection to the Fund while the equity portion will provide the added return in a rising market. The type and characteristics of the securities/instruments including risks associated with such securities/instruments The Fund invests principally in Islamic equities and fixed income securities. The primary risks associated with equity investments are stock market and stock specific risks while investment in fixed income securities will introduce credit and liquidity risks. The nature of such risks is explained on page 26. The Investment Manager’s asset allocation strategy Up to 60% of the Fund will be invested in equities and the remainder in fixed income securities with at least 2% in Liquid Assets. The asset allocation will be reviewed periodically depending on the country’s economic and stock market outlook. In a rising market, this 60% limit may be breached, however, the Manager will seek to adjust this within a time frame approved by the Trustee. Performance Benchmark 60% KLSI + 40% RAM Quantshop MGS All Index The risk management strategies and techniques to be employed by the Investment Manager Asset mix – The Investment Manager underweights/overweights equities to ensure consistent performance over time. This helps to minimize market risks and short-term market volatility. Stock selection – The Investment Manager is very focused in the stock selection process to ensure the stocks they buy are justifiable fundamentally and have growth potential over a 2-year period. This helps to minimise stock specific risks. In addition, the Investment Manager invests in a portfolio of stocks to ensure sufficient diversification. Cash and fixed income securities – The Investment Manager may reduce equity exposure in favour of cash and fixed income securities in unfavourable market conditions. The Fund’s principal strategy in attempting to respond to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions In response to adverse market conditions, economic, political or any other conditions, the Investment Manager will reduce equity exposure in favour of cash/fixed income to protect the capital of the Fund. 53 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The bases of valuation of all types of securities/instruments invested Quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on KLSE. Quoted investments outside Malaysia are valued at the latest available market price quoted on the stock exchange in which they are listed on. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost and adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities is revalued to reflect its fair value (current value) using the net present value method. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Specific and peculiar risks when investing in the Fund The Fund will be exposed to risks associated with stock market investments which include market risk, stock specific risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. Please refer to page 26 for more details. Permitted Investments MIZAN may invest in securities traded on the KLSE, fixed-income securities traded on the KLSE or any other market considered as an Eligible Market, collective investment schemes, unlisted securities, and any other investments approved by the SC from time to time which have been and remain approved by a competent authority on Syariah law (which includes but shall not be limited to the Syariah Adviosry Council of the SC and/or the Syariah Adviser of the Fund) as permissible investments pursuant to Syariah Principles. The Fund may invest in the following investments subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements, Syariah Principles and in accordance with the Fund’s objective: • Securities traded on the KLSE and/or any other market considered as an Eligible Market; • Units/shares of other collective investment schemes with similar objectives; • Securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market including unlisted securities that have been approved by the SC for listing and quotation on either the KLSE or any other market considered to be an Eligible Market; • Warrants and options where options include futures option and exchange-traded options; • Malaysian Government Securities, Treasury Bills, BNM Certificates/Bills, Government investments Certificates, and Cagamas Notes/Bonds; • Other obligations issued or guaranteed by the Malaysian Government, BNM, State Governments and Government-related agencies; • Private Debt Securities and corporate bonds traded in an Eligible Market; • Bankers’ acceptances and other tradeable money-market instruments in the Islamic money market; • Ringgit-denominated deposits placed with commercial banks, merchant banks and finance companies; • Negotiable Certificates of Deposits, and placements of money-at-call with discount houses; • Securities in a foreign market approved by the SC and subject to BNM’s approval on capital flows; • Futures contracts for hedging purposes only (excluding futures options and eligible exchange traded options); and • Other investments approved by the SC from time to time. All investments will be subject to the Guidelines, SC Requirements and the Deed, except where exemptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures as well as the Fund’s objective. The minimum level of Liquid Assets to be maintained by the Fund may be reviewed from time to time by the Investment Committee and subject to approval by the Trustee. The Fund may not borrow cash or other assets (including the borrowing of securities within the meaning of the Guidelines on Securities Borrowing and Lending) in connection with its activities and none of the cash or investments may be lent except as otherwise provided for in the aforesaid Guidelines. 54 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The investment limits adopted by the Investment Manager for the Funds are as imposed under the SC Guidelines and are as follows: The value of holdings of unlisted securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund The Fund’s holdings of any class of security of any single issuer Must not exceed 10% of the security issued The value of the holdings in the share capital of any single issuer Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any single issuer Must not exceed 15% of the NAV of the Fund The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any group of companies. Should not exceed 20% of the NAV of the Fund except in cases where the Manager has obtained the approval of SC and notified the Trustee The value of the holdings in warrants and options Must not exceed 10% of the Fund’s NAV. The investment limit refers to the price of the warrants and the premium of the options and must be Syariah approved. The value of the holdings in futures contracts The Fund’s net market exposure owing to its futures contract positions must not exceed the Fund’s NAV and must be Syariah approved. The value of the holdings of units/shares in collective investment schemes (which invests in Syariah counters) Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund Securities not listed for trading in an Eligible Market but approved for listing and offered directly to the Fund by issuer No limit but subject to restrictions mentioned above relating to single issuer and group of companies A 5% allowance in excess of any limit or restriction may be permitted where the limit or restriction is breached through the appreciation in the value of the Fund’s investments/instruments. The Fund will not make any further acquisitions to which the limit is breached, and the Investment Manager will within a reasonable period of not more than three months from the date of the breach undertake all necessary steps and actions to rectify the breach. 55 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL SEQUEL Investment objective To achieve maximum capital appreciation over the long term through all types of investments. Any material changes to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unitholders’ approval. Investment strategy The strategy of the Fund will be to invest up to a maximum of 98% in equities. Investment policy The SEQUEL is an equity growth fund. It aims to achieve long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equities. The Investment Manager overweights equities when underlying conditions are favorable, and underweights equities in favour of fixed income instruments when conditions deteriorate. The type and characteristics of the securities/instruments including risks associated with such securities/instruments The Fund invests principally in equities and fixed income securities. The primary risks associated with equity investments are stock market and stock specific risks while investment in fixed income securities will introduce credit and interest rate risks. The nature of such risks is explained on page 26. The Investment Manager’s asset allocation strategy Up to 98% of the Fund will be invested in securities and other permissible investments and at least 2% in Liquid Assets. The asset allocation will be reviewed periodically depending on the country’s economic and stock market outlook. In a rising market, the 98% limit may be breached. However the Manager will seek to adjust this within a time frame approved by the Trustee. Performance Benchmark KLCI The risk management strategies and techniques to be employed by the Investment Manager Asset mix – The Investment Manager underweights/overweights equities to ensure consistent performance over time. This helps to minimize market risks and short-term market volatility. Stock selection – The Investment Manager is very focused in the stock selection process to ensure the stocks they buy are justifiable fundamentally and have growth potential over a 2-year period. This helps to minimise stock risks. In addition, the Investment Manager invests in a portfolio of stocks to ensure sufficient diversification. Futures – The Investment Manager may use futures to hedge against market risks as and when deemed appropriate. Cash and fixed income securities – The Investment Manager may reduce equity exposure in favour of cash and fixed income securities in the event the market outlook is not favourable. The Fund’s principle strategy in attempting to respond to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions In response to adverse market conditions, economic, political or any other conditions, the Investment Manager will reduce equity exposure in favour of cash/fixed income to protect the capital of the Fund. The Investment Manager may also use futures to hedge against market risks when deemed appropriate. 56 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The bases of valuation of all types of securities/instruments invested. Quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on the KLSE. Quoted investments outside Malaysia are valued at the latest available market price quoted on the stock exchange in which they are listed on. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost and adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities is revalued to reflect its fair value (current value) using the net present value method. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Specific and peculiar risks when investing in the Fund The Fund will be exposed to risks associated with stock market investments which include market risk, stock specific risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. Please refer to page 26 for more details. Permitted Investments The Fund may invest in the following investments subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements and in accordance with the Fund’s objective : • Securities traded on the KLSE and/or any other market considered as an Eligible Market; • Units/shares of other collective investment schemes with similar objectives; • Securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market including unlisted securities that have been approved by the SC for listing and quotation on either the KLSE or any other market considered to be an Eligible Market; • Warrants and options where options include futures option and exchange-traded options; • Malaysian Government Securities, Treasury Bills, BNM Certificates/Bills, Government investments Certificates, and Cagamas Notes/Bonds; • Other obligations issued or guaranteed by the Malaysian Government, BNM, State Governments and Government-related agencies; • Private Debt Securities, loan stocks and corporate bonds traded in an Eligible Market; • Bankers’ acceptances and other tradeable money-market instruments in the money market; • Ringgit-denominated deposits placed with commercial banks, merchant banks and finance companies; • Negotiable Certificates of Deposits, and placements of money-at-call with discount houses; • Securities in a foreign market approved by the SC and subject to BNM’s approval on capital flows; • Futures contracts for hedging purposes only (excluding futures options and eligible exchange traded options); and • Other investments approved by the SC from time to time. All investments will be subject to the Guidelines, SC Requirements and the Deed, except where exemptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures as well as the Fund’s objective. The minimum level of Liquid Assets to be maintained by the Fund may be reviewed from time to time by the Investment Committee and subject to approval by the Trustee. The Fund may not borrow cash or other assets (including the borrowing of securities within the meaning of the Guidelines on Securities Borrowing and Lending) in connection with its activities and none of the cash or investments may be lent except as otherwise provided for in the aforesaid Guidelines. 57 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The investment limits adopted by the Investment Manager for the Fund are as imposed under the SC Guidelines and are as follows: The Fund’s holdings of any class of security of any single issuer The value of the holdings in the share capital of any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any group of companies. Must not exceed 10% of the security issued Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund Must not exceed 15% of the NAV of the Fund Should not exceed 20% of the NAV of the Fund except in cases where the Manager has received the approval of SC and notified the Trustee The value of the holdings in warrants and options Must not exceed 10% of the Fund’s NAV. The investment limit refers to the price of the warrants and the premium of the options. The value of the holdings of units/shares in Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund collective investment schemes The value of the holdings in futures contracts The Fund’s net market exposure owing to its futures contract positions must not exceed the Fund’s NAV. The value of holdings of unlisted securities that Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market Securities not listed for trading in an Eligible Subject to asset allocation limits and Market but approved for listing and offered restrictions mentioned above relating to single directly to the Fund by issuer issuer and group of companies A 5% allowance in excess of any limit or restriction may be permitted where the limit or restriction is breached through the appreciation or depreciation of the NAV of the Fund (whether as a result of an appreciation or depreciation in the value of the investments, or as a result of redemption of units or payment made from the Fund). The Fund will not make any further acquisitions to which the limit is breached, and the Investment Manager will within a reasonable period of not more than three months from the date of the breach undertake all necessary steps and actions to rectify the breach. 58 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL PCF Investment objective To maximise capital growth over the medium to long term through the stock market. Any material changes to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unitholders’ approval. Investment strategy The strategy will be to invest in the equity market with an emphasis on the main board stocks. Investment policy The PCF is an equity growth fund. It aims to achieve long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equities. The Investment Manager overweights equities when underlying conditions are favorable, and underweights equities in favour of fixed income instruments when conditions deteriorate. The type and characteristics of the securities/instruments including risks associated with such securities/instruments The Fund invests principally in equities and fixed income securities. The primary risks associated with equity investments are stock market and stock specific risks while investment in fixed income securities will introduce credit and interest rate risks. The nature of such risks is explained on page 26. The Investment Manager’s asset allocation strategy Up to 98% of the Fund will be invested in equities and other permissible investments and at least 2% in Liquid Assets. The asset allocation will be reviewed periodically depending on the country’s economic and stock market outlook. In a rising market, the 98% limit may be breached. However, the Manager will seek to adjust this within a time frame approved by the Trustee. Performance Benchmark KLCI The risk management strategies and techniques to be employed by the Investment Manager. Asset mix – The Investment Manager underweights/overweights equities to ensure consistent performance over time. This helps to minimize market risks and short-term market volatility. Stock selection – The Investment Manager is very focused in the stock selection process to ensure the stocks they buy are justifiable fundamentally and have growth potential over a 2-year period. This helps to minimise stock risks. In addition, the Investment Manager invests in a portfolio of stocks to ensure sufficient diversification. Futures – The Investment Manager may use futures to hedge against market risks as and when deemed appropriate. Cash and fixed income securities – The Investment Manager may reduce equity exposure in favour of cash and fixed income securities in the event the market outlook is not favourable. The Fund’s principle strategy in attempting to respond to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions In response to adverse market conditions, economic, political or any other conditions, the Investment Manager will reduce equity exposure in favour of cash/fixed income to protect the capital of the Fund. The Investment Manager may also use futures to hedge against market risks when deemed appropriate. 59 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The bases of valuation of all types of securities/instruments invested Quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on the KLSE. Quoted investments outside Malaysia are valued at the latest available market price quoted on the stock exchange in which they are listed on. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost and adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities is revalued to reflect its fair value (current value) using the net present value method. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Specific and peculiar risks when investing in the Fund The Fund will be exposed to risks associated with stock market investments which include market risk, stock specific risk and liquidity risk. Please refer to page 26 for more details. Permitted Investments The Fund may invest in the following investments subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements and in accordance with the Fund’s objective : • Securities traded on the KLSE and/or any other market considered as an Eligible Market; • Units/shares of other collective investment schemes with similar objectives; • Securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market including unlisted securities that have been approved by the SC for listing and quotation on either the KLSE or any other market considered to be an Eligible Market; • Warrants and options where options include futures option and exchange-traded options; • Malaysian Government Securities, Treasury Bills, BNM Certificates/Bills, Government investments Certificates, and Cagamas Notes/Bonds; • Other obligations issued or guaranteed by the Malaysian Government, BNM, State Governments and Government-related agencies; • Private Debt Securities, loan stocks and corporate bonds traded in an Eligible Market; • Bankers’ acceptances and other tradeable money-market instruments in the money market; • Ringgit-denominated deposits placed with commercial banks, merchant banks and finance companies; • Negotiable Certificates of Deposits, and placements of money-at-call with discount houses; • Securities in a foreign market approved by the SC and subject to BNM’s approval on capital flows; • Futures contracts for hedging purposes only (excluding futures options and eligible exchange traded options); and • Other investments approved by the SC from time to time. All investments will be subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements, the Deed, except where exemptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures as well as the Fund’s objective. The minimum level of Liquid Assets to be maintained by the Fund may be reviewed from time to time by the Investment Committee and subject to approval by the Trustee. The Fund may not borrow cash or other assets (including the borrowing of securities within the meaning of the Guidelines on Securities Borrowing and Lending) in connection with its activities and none of the cash or investments may be lent except as otherwise provided for in the aforesaid Guidelines. 60 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The investment limits adopted by the Investment Manager for the Funds are as imposed under the SC Guidelines and are as follows: The Fund’s holdings of any class of security of any single issuer The value of the holdings in the share capital of any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any group of companies. The value of the holdings in warrants and options The value of the holdings of units/shares in collective investment schemes The value of the holdings in futures contracts The value of holdings of unlisted securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market Securities not listed for trading in an Eligible Market but approved for listing and offered directly to the Fund by issuer Must not exceed 10% of the security issued Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund Must not exceed 15% of the NAV of the Fund Should not exceed 20% of the NAV of the Fund except in cases where the Manager has received the approval of SC and notified the Trustee Must not exceed 10% of the Fund’s NAV. The investment limit refers to the price of the warrants and the premium of the options. Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund The Fund’s net market exposure owing to its futures contract positions must not exceed the Fund’s NAV. Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund Subject to asset allocation limits and restrictions mentioned above relating to single issuer and group of companies A 5% allowance in excess of any limit or restriction may be permitted where the limit or restriction is breached through the appreciation or depreciation of the NAV of the Fund (whether as a result of an appreciation or depreciation in the value of the investments, or as a result of redemption of units or payment made from the Fund). The Fund will not make any further acquisitions to which the limit is breached, and the Investment Manager will within a reasonable period of not more than three months from the date of the breach undertake all necessary steps and actions to rectify the breach. From time to time during the term of this Master Prospectus, the Manager may consider to invest assets of the PCF mentioned above in foreign securities provided the relevant approvals are obtained from BNM and the SC. At this point in time, no approval has been sought from the relevant authorities. 61 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL RBF Investment objective To grow the value of investment over the long term through a diversified portfolio with equity and fixed income securities. Any material changes to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unitholders’ approval. Investment strategy The strategy will be to maintain a balanced portfolio between equities and fixed income investments in the ratio of 60:40 where investments by the Fund in equity securities shall not exceed 60% of the NAV of the Fund and investments in fixed income securities and liquid assets shall not be less than 40% of the NAV of the Fund. Investment policy The RBF is a balanced fund. It aims to achieve long-term growth by investing primarily in equities and fixed income securities. The fixed income portion will provide capital protection to the Fund while the equity portion will provide the added return in a rising market. The type and characteristics of the securities/instruments including risks associated with such securities/instruments The Fund invests principally in equities and fixed income securities. The primary risks associated with equity investments are stock market and stock specific risks while investment in fixed income securities will introduce credit and interest rate risks. The nature of such risks is explained on page 26. The Investment Manager’s asset allocation strategy The equity securities will not exceed 60% of the Net Asset Value of the Fund and investments in fixed income securities and Liquid Assets shall not be less than 40% of the NAV of the Fund. At all times, at least 2% of the NAV of the Fund must be maintained in Liquid Assets. In a rising market, the 60% limit may be breached. However, the Manager will seek to adjust this within a time frame approved by the Trustee. Performance Benchmark 60% KLCI + 40% RAM Quantshop MGS All Index The risk management strategies and techniques to be employed by the Investment Manager. Asset mix – The Investment Manager underweights/overweights equities to ensure consistent performance over time. This helps to minimize market risks and short-term market volatility. Stock selection – The Investment Manager is very focused in the stock selection process to ensure the stocks they buy are justifiable fundamentally and have growth potential over a 2-year period. This helps to minimise stock risks. In addition, the Investment Manager invests in a portfolio of stocks to ensure sufficient diversification. Futures – The Investment Manager may use futures to hedge against market risks as and when deemed appropriate. Cash and fixed income securities – The Investment Manager may reduce equity exposure in favour of cash and fixed income securities in the event the market outlook is not favourable. 62 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The Fund’s principle strategy in attempting to respond to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions In response to adverse market conditions, economic, political or any other conditions, the Investment Manager will reduce equity exposure in favour of cash/fixed income to protect the capital of the Fund. The Investment Manager may also use futures to hedge against market risks when deemed appropriate. The bases of valuation of all types of securities/instruments invested Quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on the KLSE. Quoted investments outside Malaysia are valued at the latest available market price quoted on the stock exchange in which they are listed on. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost and adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities is revalued to reflect its fair value (current value) using the net present value method. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Specific and peculiar risks when investing in the Fund The Fund will be exposed to risks associated with stock market investments which include market risk, stock specific risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. Please refer to page 26 for more details. Permitted Investments The Fund may invest in the following investments subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements and in accordance with the Fund’s objective : • Securities traded on the KLSE and/or any other market considered as an Eligible Market; • Units/shares of other collective investment schemes with similar objectives; • Securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market including unlisted securities that have been approved by the SC for listing and quotation on either the KLSE or any other market considered to be an Eligible Market; • Warrants and options where options include futures option and exchange-traded options; • Malaysian Government Securities, Treasury Bills, BNM Certificates/Bills, Government investments Certificates, and Cagamas Notes/Bonds; • Other obligations issued or guaranteed by the Malaysian Government, BNM, State Governments and Government-related agencies; • Private Debt Securities, loan stocks and corporate bonds traded in an Eligible Market; • Bankers’ acceptances and other tradeable money-market instruments in the money market; • Ringgit-denominated deposits placed with commercial banks, merchant banks and finance companies; • Negotiable Certificates of Deposits, and placements of money-at-call with discount houses; • Securities in a foreign market approved by the SC and subject to BNM’s approval on capital flows; • Futures contracts for hedging purposes only (excluding futures options and eligible exchange traded options); and • Other investments approved by the SC from time to time. All investments will be subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements, the Deed, except where exemptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures as well as the Fund’s objective. The minimum level of Liquid Assets to be maintained by the Fund may be reviewed from time to time by the Investment Committee and subject to approval by the Trustee. The Fund may not borrow cash or other assets (including the borrowing of securities within the meaning of the Guidelines on Securities Borrowing and Lending) in connection with its activities and none of the cash or investments may be lent except as otherwise provided for in the aforesaid Guidelines. 63 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The investment limits adopted by the Investment Manager for the Funds are as imposed under the SC Guidelines and are as follows: The Fund’s holdings of any class of security of any single issuer The value of the holdings in the share capital of any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any group of companies. The value of the holdings in warrants and options The value of the holdings of units/shares in collective investment schemes The value of the holdings in futures contracts The value of holdings of unlisted securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market Securities not listed for trading in an Eligible Market but approved for listing and offered directly to the Fund by issuer Must not exceed 10% of the security issued Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund Must not exceed 15% of the NAV of the Fund Should not exceed 20% of the NAV of the Fund except in cases where the Manager has received the approval of SC and notified the Trustee Must not exceed 10% of the Fund’s NAV. The investment limit refers to the price of the warrants and the premium of the options. Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund The Fund’s net market exposure owing to its futures contract positions must not exceed the Fund’s NAV. Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund Subject to asset allocation limits and restrictions mentioned above relating to single issuer and group of companies A 5% allowance in excess of any limit or restriction may be permitted where the limit or restriction is breached through the appreciation or depreciation of the NAV of the Fund (whether as a result of an appreciation or depreciation in the value of the investments, or as a result of redemption of units or payment made from the Fund). The Fund will not make any further acquisitions to which the limit is breached, and the Investment Manager will within a reasonable period of not more than three months from the date of the breach undertake all necessary steps and actions to rectify the breach. 64 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL CIF Investment objective To match as closely as possible the performance of the KLCI. Any material changes to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unitholders’ approval. Investment strategy The strategy will be to invest in equity securities of companies that compose the KLCI and other instruments that are based on the value of the index. At least 90% of the Fund will be invested in equities listed on the KLCI. Investment policy CIF is an index fund. Its objective is to track the movement of the KLCI. The Fund will maintain at least 90% exposure in equities listed on the KLCI. The type and characteristics of the securities/instruments including risks associated with such securities/instruments The Fund invests principally in equities. Futures contracts may also be used to allow the Fund to better track the KLCI’s movements. The primary risks associated with equity and futures investments are stock market and stock specific risks. However, due to the nature of the Fund, the holdings are well-diversified. Therefore, the primary risk associated with the holdings of the Fund is stock market specific. The nature of such risks is explained on page 26. The Investment Manager’s asset allocation strategy Up to 98% of the Fund will be invested in securities and other permissible investments and at least 2% in Liquid Assets. The asset allocation will be reviewed periodically depending on the country’s economic and stock market outlook. In a rising market, the 98% limit may be breached. However the Manager will seek to adjust this within a time frame approved by the Trustee. Performance Benchmark / Underlying Index KLCI The risk management strategies and techniques to be employed by the Investment Manager Due to the nature of the Fund, the Investment Manager manages the diversifiable risk of the portfolio by holding a well-diversified portfolio. Futures contracts and other securities related to the KLCI components may also be used to allow the portfolio to track the KLCI. However, these instruments are not used to significantly modify the risk characteristics of the Fund relative to the benchmark index, as doing so would be against the Fund’s investment objective of tracking the KLCI. The Fund’s principle strategy in attempting to respond to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions. Given that the Fund aims to match the performance of the KLCI, the Investment Manager’s primary concern is to track the benchmark index. Therefore, the Investment Manager only makes adjustments to the Fund’s holdings when changes to index weightings occur. This means that the Investment Manager will not significantly alter the Fund’s holdings in response to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions, unless these events alter the index weightings of the KLCI components stocks. The acceptable tracking error for the fund in attempting to track the index is at 5%. 65 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The bases of valuation of all types of securities/instruments invested Quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on the KLSE. Quoted investments outside Malaysia are valued at the latest available market price quoted on the stock exchange in which they are listed on. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost and adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities is revalued to reflect its fair value (current value) using the net present value method. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Specific and peculiar risks when investing in the Fund The Fund will be exposed to risks associated with stock market investments which include market risk, stock specific risk and liquidity risk. Please refer to page 26 for more details. Permitted Investments The Fund may invest in the following investments subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements and in accordance with the Fund’s objective : • Equities listed on the KLCI; • Liquid Assets; • Futures contracts, for hedging purposes only (excluding futures options and eligible exchange traded options); and • Other investments approved by the SC from time to time. All investments will be subject to the Guidelines, SC Requirements and Deed, except where exemptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures as well as the Fund’s objective. The minimum level of Liquid Assets to be maintained by the Fund may be reviewed from time to time by the Investment Committee and subject to approval by the Trustee. The Fund may not borrow cash or other assets (including the borrowing of securities within the meaning of the Guidelines on Securities Borrowing and Lending) in connection with its activities and none of the cash or investments may be lent except as otherwise provided for in the aforesaid Guidelines. The investment limits adopted by the Investment Manager for the Fund are as imposed under the SC Guidelines and are as follows: The value of holding of the share capital of any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any group of companies The Fund’s holdings of any class of security of any single issuer The value of the holdings in futures contracts According to the weighting of the component stock in the KLCI* According to the weighting of the component stock in the KLCI* Must not exceed 10% of the security issued. The Fund’s net market exposure owing to its futures contract positions must not exceed the Fund’s NAV. The value of the holdings of units/shares in collectiv Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the investment schemes Fund 66 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL Variations/Exemptions from Guidelines on Units Trust Funds *The Fund was granted certain variations/exemptions from Clauses 10.8.1 and 10.8.3 of the previous Guidelines issued in 1997. However, these exemptions are no longer applicable because under Clauses 2.0(1) and 2.0(3) of Schedule C of the new Guidelines issued on 1 April 2003 and effective 1 May 2003, the value of the Fund’s holdings of the share capital of any single issuer in the KLCI and the value of the Fund’s holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any group of companies is permitted to follow the weightings of the component stocks of the Index/or the representative sample used. The underlying index in which the fund intends to track or replicate and the description of the market or sector the index represents The Fund is designed to track the performance of the KLCI. The sectors that represent the KLCI are Consumer Products, Industrial Products, Construction, Trading/Services, Infrastructure Project Company, Finance, Plantations, Technology and Properties. The Fund’s investment strategy whether to invest in all (full replication) or a representative sample and how the sample is constituted The Fund’s investment strategy is not to invest in all stocks that make up the KLCI. Instead, the Fund invests in a representative sample of approximately 50 stocks. Circumstances that may lead to tracking error and strategies employed in minimising such error Tracking error might occur as a result of large amounts of redemption. This will force the Investment Manager to sell down stocks and reduce equity exposure to raise cash for the redemption. The higher portion cash in the portfolio will make index tracking become less effective and will result in significant disparity between the movement of the portfolio and the KLCI. Policy on re-balancing the investment portfolio The Investment Manager monitors the investment portfolio on a daily basis but the frequency of the rebalancing depends on market volatility. Rebalancing is done once a week at the very least. The weightings of the top 10 component securities as at 5 January 2004 are as follows: No. Counter KLCI 1. Maybank Tenaga Telekom MISC Maxis Public Bank Petronas Gas Sime Darby PLUS BAT 9.11% % of holdings as against the NAV* 9.47% 7.39% 6.94% 5.57% 4.76% 4.45% 3.83% 3.28% 3.27% 3.19% 7.65% 7.21% 5.76% 4.92% 4.63% 3.94% NIL 3.38% 3.33% 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. * This will have to adhere to the adjusted weightings Investors should be aware that there is no guarantee or assurance that the CIF will be able to, at any time, exactly or identically replicate the performance of the KLCI. 67 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL DALI 2 Investment objective To achieve a consistent capital growth over the medium to long-term. Any material changes to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unitholders’ approval. Investment strategy The strategy will be to invest in permissible investments according to applicable Syariah Principles and regulatory policies. Investment policy DALI 2 is a Syariah equity growth fund and a continuation of DALI. It aims to achieve medium to long term capital appreciation through Syariah-approved investments. The type and characteristics of the securities/instruments including risks associated with such securities/instruments The Fund aims to invest in Syariah-approved equities and fixed income instruments. The primary risks associated with equity investments are stock market and stock specific risks while investment in fixed income securities will introduce credit and liquidity risks. The nature of such risks is explained on page 26. The Investment Manager’s asset allocation strategy Up to 98% of the Fund will be invested in securities and other permissible investments and at least 2% in Liquid Assets. The asset allocation will be reviewed periodically depending on the country’s economic and stock market outlook. In a rising market, the 98% limit may be breached. However the Manager will seek to adjust this within a time frame approved by the Trustee. Performance Benchmark KLSI The risk management strategies and techniques to be employed by the Investment Manager. Asset allocation – The Investment Manager will attempt to rebalance the Fund’s asset mix by overweighting/underweighting equities to suit the market conditions. This will ensure consistent performance, less short-term volatility and helps minimize market risks. Stock selection – Stocks specific risks are minimized by focusing on the stock selection process to ensure the stocks that are selected have strong fundamental and good potential growth over a 2-year period. In addition, the Investment Manager will also construct a well-diversified portfolio to ensure sufficient risks diversification. The Fund’s principle strategy in attempting to respond to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions In response to adverse market conditions, economic, political or any other conditions, the Investment Manager will reduce equity exposure in favour of cash/fixed income to protect the capital of the Fund. 68 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The bases of valuation of all types of securities/instruments invested Quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on the KLSE. Quoted investments outside Malaysia are valued at the latest available market price quoted on the stock exchange in which they are listed on. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost and adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities is revalued to reflect its fair value (current value) using the net present value method. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Specific and peculiar risks when investing in the Fund The Fund will be exposed to risks associated with stock market investments which include market risk, stock specific risk and liquidity risk. Please refer to page 26 for more details. Permitted Investments The Fund may invest in securities traded on the KLSE and/or any other market considered as an Eligible Market, collective investment schemes, unlisted securities, and any other investments approved by the SC from time to time each of which has been and remains approved by a competent authority on Syariah law (which includes but shall not be limited to the Syariah Advisory Council of the SC and/or the Syariah Adviser of the Fund ) as permissible investments pursuant to Syariah Principles. The Fund may invest in the following investments subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements, Syariah Principles and in accordance with the Fund’s objective : • Securities traded on the KLSE and/or any other market considered as an Eligible Market; • Units/shares of other collective investment schemes with similar objectives; • Securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market including unlisted securities that have been approved by the SC for listing and quotation on either the KLSE or any other market considered to be an Eligible Market; • Warrants and options where options include futures option and exchange-traded options; • Malaysian Government Securities, Treasury Bills, BNM Certificates/Bills, Government investments Certificates, and Cagamas Notes/Bonds; • Other obligations issued or guaranteed by the Malaysian Government, BNM, State Governments and Government-related agencies; • Private Debt Securities and corporate bonds traded in an Eligible Market; • Bankers’ acceptances and other tradeable money-market instruments in the Islamic money market; • Ringgit-denominated deposits placed with commercial banks, merchant banks and finance companies; • Negotiable Certificates of Deposits, and placements of money-at-call with discount houses; • Securities in a foreign market approved by the SC and subject to BNM’s approval on capital flows; • Futures contracts for hedging purposes only (excluding futures options and eligible exchange traded options); and • Other investments approved by the SC from time to time. All investments will be subject to the Guidelines, SC Requirements and Deed, except where exemptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures as well as the Fund’s objective. The minimum level of Liquid Assets to be maintained by the Fund may be reviewed from time to time by the Investment Committee and subject to approval by the Trustee. The Fund may not borrow cash or other assets (including the borrowing of securities within the meaning of the Guidelines on Securities Borrowing and Lending) in connection with its activities and none of the cash or investments may be lent except as otherwise provided for in the aforesaid Guidelines. 69 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The investment limits adopted by the Investment Manager for the Funds are as imposed under the SC Guidelines and are as follows: The value of holdings of unlisted securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund The Fund’s holdings of any class of security of any single issuer Must not exceed 10% of the security issued The value of the holdings in the share capital of any single issuer Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any single issuer Must not exceed 15% of the NAV of the Fund The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any group of companies. Should not exceed 20% of the NAV of the Fund except in cases where the Manager has obtained the approval of SC and notified the Trustee The value of the holdings in warrants and options Must not exceed 10% of the Fund’s NAV. The investment limit refers to the price of the warrants and the premium of the options and must be Syariah approved. The value of the holdings in futures contracts The Fund’s net market exposure owing to its futures contract positions must not exceed the Fund’s NAV and must be syariah approved. The value of the holdings of units/shares in collective investment schemes (which invests in Syariah counters) Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund Securities not listed for trading in an Eligible Market but approved for listing and offered directly to the Fund by issuer No limit but subject to restrictions mentioned above relating to single issuer and group of companies A 5% allowance in excess of any limit or restriction may be permitted where the limit or restriction is breached through the appreciation or depreciation of the NAV of the Fund (whether as a result of an appreciation or depreciation in the value of the investments, or as a result of redemption of units or payment made from the Fund). The Fund will not make any further acquisitions to which the limit is breached, and the Investment Manager will within a reasonable period of not more than three months from the date of the breach undertake all necessary steps and actions to rectify the breach. 70 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL AZAM Investment objective The objective of the Fund is to seek medium to long term growth in capital by investing principally in emerging companies with market capitalisation of up to RM750,000,000 (Ringgit Malaysia Seven Hundred and Fifty Million) each at point of purchase and this must be in accordance with the Syariah Principles. Any material changes to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unitholders’ approval. Investment strategy The investment strategy of the Fund is to seek medium to long term growth in capital mainly through investments in equities of emerging companies in accordance with the Syariah Principles. Investment policy AZAM is a Syariah equity small-cap fund. It aims to invest in emerging companies listed on the KLSE with market capitalization of less than RM750,000,000. The type and characteristics of the securities/instruments including risks associated with such securities/instruments The Fund will invest in Syariah-approved equities and fixed income instruments. The primary risks associated with equity investments are stock market and stock specific risks while investment in fixed income securities will introduce credit and liquidity risks. The Fund has a relatively higher stocks specific risks due to it focus on small and emerging companies which carry high short-term price volatility. The nature of such risks is explained on page 26. The Investment Manager’s asset allocation strategy 1. Up to 99.5% of the total NAV is to be invested in equities of emerging companies with a market capitalisation of up to the RM750 million . 2. At least 0.5% of the total NAV is to be invested in Liquid Assets 3. Other investments are permissible such as collective investment schemes, futures etc. The asset allocation will be reviewed periodically depending on the country’s economic and stock market outlook. In a rising market, these limits may be breached. However, the Manager will seek to adjust this within a time frame approved by the Trustee. Performance Benchmark KL EMAS The risk management strategies and techniques to be employed by the Investment Manager Asset allocation – The Investment Manager will attempt to rebalance the Fund’s asset mix by overweighting/underweighting equities to suit the market conditions. This will ensure consistent performance, less short-term volatility and helps minimize market risks. Stock selection – Stocks specific risks are minimized by focusing on the stock selection process to ensure the stocks that are selected have strong fundamental and good potential growth over a 2-year period. In addition, the Investment Manager will also construct a well-diversified portfolio to ensure sufficient risks diversification. The Fund’s principle strategy in attempting to respond to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions In response to adverse market conditions, economic, political or any other conditions, the Investment Manager will reduce equity exposure in favour of cash/fixed income to protect the capital of the Fund. 71 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The bases of valuation of all types of securities/instruments invested Quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on the KLSE. Quoted investments outside Malaysia are valued at the latest available market price quoted on the stock exchange in which they are listed on. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost and adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities is revalued to reflect its fair value (current value) using the net present value method. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Specific and peculiar risks when investing in the Fund The Fund will be exposed to risks associated with stock market investments which include market risk, stock specific risk and liquidity risk. Please refer to page 26 for more details. Permitted Investments The Fund may invest in securities comprised in the KLSE and/or any other market considered as an Eligible Market, collective investment schemes, unlisted securities, and any other investments approved by the SC from time to time each of which has been and remains approved by a competent authority on Syariah law (which includes but shall not be limited to the Syariah Advisory Council of the SC and/or the Syariah Adviser of the Fund) as permissible investments pursuant to Syariah Principles. The Fund may invest in the following investments subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements, Syariah Principles and in accordance with the Fund’s objective : • Securities traded on the KLSE and/or any other market considered as an Eligible Market; • Units/shares of other collective investment schemes with similar objectives; • Securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market including unlisted securities that have been approved by the SC for listing and quotation on either the KLSE or any other market considered to be an Eligible Market; • Warrants and options where options include futures option and exchange-traded options; • Malaysian Government Securities, Treasury Bills, BNM Certificates/Bills, Government investments Certificates, and Cagamas Notes/Bonds; • Other obligations issued or guaranteed by the Malaysian Government, BNM, State Governments and Government-related agencies; • Private Debt Securities and corporate bonds traded in an Eligible Market; • Bankers’ acceptances and other tradeable money-market instruments in the Islamic money market; • Ringgit-denominated deposits placed with commercial banks, merchant banks and finance companies; • Negotiable Certificates of Deposits, and placements of money-at-call with discount houses; • Securities in a foreign market approved by the SC and subject to BNM’s approval on capital flows; • Futures contracts for hedging purposes only (excluding futures options and eligible exchange traded options); and • Other investments approved by the SC from time to time. All investments will be subject to the Guidelines, SC Requirements and the Deed, except where exemptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures as well as the Fund’s objective. The minimum level of Liquid Assets to be maintained by the Fund may be reviewed from time to time by the Investment Committee and subject to approval by the Trustee. The Fund may not borrow cash or other assets (including the borrowing of securities within the meaning of the Guidelines on Securities Borrowing and Lending) in connection with its activities and none of the cash or investments may be lent except as otherwise provided for in the aforesaid Guidelines. 72 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The investment limits adopted by the Investment Manager for the Funds are as imposed under the SC Guidelines and are as follows: The value of holdings of unlisted securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund The Fund’s holdings of any class of security of any single issuer Must not exceed 10% of the security issued The value of the holdings in the share capital of any single issuer Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any single issuer Must not exceed 15% of the NAV of the Fund The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any group of companies. Should not exceed 20% of the NAV of the Fund except in cases where the Manager has obtained the approval of SC and notified the Trustee The value of the holdings in warrants and options Must not exceed 10% of the Fund’s NAV. The investment limit refers to the price of the warrants and the premium of the options and must be Syariah approved. The value of the holdings in futures contracts The Fund’s net market exposure owing to its futures contract positions must not exceed the Fund’s NAV and must be Syariah approved. The value of the holdings of units/shares in collective investment schemes (which invests in Syariah counters) Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund Securities not listed for trading in an Eligible Market but approved for listing and offered directly to the Fund by issuer No limit but subject to restrictions mentioned above relating to single issuer and group of companies A 5% allowance in excess of any limit or restriction may be permitted where the limit or restriction is breached through the appreciation or depreciation of the NAV of the Fund (whether as a result of an appreciation or depreciation in the value of the investments, or as a result of redemption of units or payment made from the Fund). The Fund will not make any further acquisitions to which the limit is breached, and the Investment Manager will within a reasonable period of not more than three months from the date of the breach undertake all necessary steps and actions to rectify the breach. 73 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL HIKMAH Investment objective To achieve long term capital appreciation by investing principally in selected component stocks of the KLSI. Any material changes to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unitholders’ approval. Investment strategy The main strategy of HIKMAH is to seek long-term growth in capital, principally through investments in component stocks of the KLSI. These counters are all approved investments by the SC’s Syariah Advisory Council. The Fund would primarily focus on larger capitalization stocks constituted by main board companies which have been designated as Syariah approved securities, which make up the KLSI. Investment policy Hikmah is a Syariah equity growth fund. It aims to invest in the Syariah Main Board component stocks (KLSI). The type and characteristics of the securities/instruments including risks associated with such securities/instruments The Fund will invest in Syariah-approved equities and fixed income instruments. The primary risks associated with equity investments are stock market and stock specific risks while investment in fixed income securities will introduce credit and liquidity risks. The nature of such risks is explained on page 26. The Investment Manager’s asset allocation strategy Up to a maximum of 99.5% of the total NAV is to be invested in the KLSI component stocks; up to a maximum of 10% of the total NAV in futures; and at least 0.5% of the total NAV is to be invested in Liquid Assets. The asset allocation will be reviewed periodically depending on the country’s economic and stock market outlook. Performance Benchmark KLSI The risk management strategies and techniques to be employed by the Investment Manager Asset allocation – The Investment manager will attempt to rebalance the Fund’s asset mix by overweighting/underweighting equities to suit the market conditions. This will ensure consistent performance, less short-term volatility and helps minimize market risks. Stock selection – Stocks specific risks are minimized by focusing on the stock selection process to ensure the stocks that are selected have strong fundamental and good potential growth over a 2-year period. In addition, the Investment Manager will also construct a well-diversified portfolio to ensure sufficient risks diversification. The fund’s principle strategy in attempting to respond to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions In response to adverse market conditions, economic, political or any other conditions, the Investment Manager will reduce equity exposure in favour of cash/fixed income to protect the capital of the Fund. 74 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The bases of valuation of all types of securities/instruments invested Quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on the KLSE. Quoted investments outside Malaysia are valued at the latest available market price quoted on the stock exchange in which they are listed on. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost and adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities is revalued to reflect its fair value (current value) using the net present value method. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Specific and peculiar risks when investing in the Fund The Fund will be exposed to risks associated with stock market investments which include market risk, stock specific risk and liquidity risk. Please refer to page 26 for more details. Permitted Investments The Fund may invest in securities comprised in the KLSI ie the KLSI component stocks, securities related to the component stocks of the KLSI and or any other Eligible Market, collective investments schemes (on condition they share similar objective as the Fund) and any other investments approved by the SC from time to time each of which has been and remains approved by a competent authority on Syariah law (which includes but shall not be limited to the Syariah Advisory Council of the SC and/or the Syariah Adviser of the Fund) as permissible investments pursuant to Syariah Principles. The Fund may invest in the following investments subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements, Syariah Principles and in accordance with the Fund’s objective : • Securities traded on the KLSE and/or any other market considered as an Eligible Market; • Units/shares of other collective investment schemes with similar objectives; • Securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market including unlisted securities that have been approved by the SC for listing and quotation on either the KLSE or any other market considered to be an Eligible Market; • Warrants and options where options include futures option and exchange-traded options; • Malaysian Government Securities, Treasury Bills, BNM Certificates/Bills, Government investments Certificates, and Cagamas Notes/Bonds; • Other obligations issued or guaranteed by the Malaysian Government, BNM, State Governments and Government-related agencies; • Private Debt Securities and corporate bonds traded in an Eligible Market; • Bankers’ acceptances and other tradeable money-market instruments in the Islamic money market; • Ringgit-denominated deposits placed with commercial banks, merchant banks and finance companies; • Negotiable Certificates of Deposits, and placements of money-at-call with discount houses; • Securities in a foreign market approved by the SC and subject to BNM’s approval on capital flows; • Futures contracts for hedging purposes only (excluding futures options and eligible exchange traded options); and • Other investments approved by the SC from time to time. All investments will be subject to the Guidelines, SC Requirements and the Deed, except where exemptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures as well as the Fund’s objective. The minimum level of Liquid Assets to be maintained by the Fund may be reviewed from time to time by the Investment Committee and subject to approval by the Trustee. The Fund may not borrow cash or other assets (including the borrowing of securities within the meaning of the Guidelines on Securities Borrowing and Lending) in connection with its activities and none of the cash or investments may be lent except as otherwise provided for in the aforesaid Guidelines. 75 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The investment limits adopted by the Investment Manager for the Funds are as imposed under the SC Guidelines and are as follows: The Fund’s holdings of any class of security of any single issuer The value of the holdings in the share capital of any single issuer The value of the holding of securities of and the securities relating to any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any group of companies The value of the holdings of units/shares in collective investment schemes (with similar objectives) Futures contracts Must not exceed 10% of the security issued Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund. Must not exceed 15% of the NAV of the Fund. Should not exceed 20% of the NAV of the Fund except in cases where the Manager has obtained the approval of SC and notified the Trustee. Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund The Fund’s net market exposure owing to its futures contract positions (if approved under the Syariah) must not exceed the Fund’s NAV A 5% allowance in excess of any limit or restriction may be permitted where the limit or restriction is breached through the appreciation or depreciation of the NAV of the Fund (whether as a result of an appreciation or depreciation in the value of the investments, or as a result of redemption of units or payment made from the Fund). The Fund will not make any further acquisitions to which the limit is breached, and the Investment Manager will within a reasonable period of not more than three months from the date of the breach undertake all necessary steps and actions to rectify the breach. 76 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL CRS Investment objective To provide investors with long-term capital growth by investing principally in equities. The Fund also seeks to outperform the KLCI benchmark. Any material changes to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unitholders’ approval. Investment strategy The majority of the Fund’s assets with a minimum of 70% will be invested in equities. Liquid Assets may be strategically used if the Investment Manager feels that the market downside risk is high in the short term. Investment policy The CRS will have a minimum equity exposure of 70% at all times. It aims to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in equities. The Investment Manager will rebalance the portfolio and invest in stocks which will outperform the market at different cycles of the market. The type and characteristics of the securities/instruments including risks associated with such securities/instruments By having a higher equity exposure, the Fund is able to strongly position itself to capitalize on any upward market movements. By being overweight in equities, any short term positive market movements will enable the Fund to profit. However, being heavily exposed to the equities market at all times, the fund will be more susceptible to market risks as compared to a fund that does not have such a large equity exposure. This Fund will benefit medium to long term investors who have higher return expectations and are able to cope with larger market fluctuations. The Fund would principally invest in equities and to a lesser extent, in fixed income securities. The primary risk associated with equity investments is market and stock specific risks while investment in fixed income securities would introduce credit risk and interest rate risk. The nature of such risks is explained on page 26. The Investment Manager’s asset allocation strategy The Investment Manager will switch between sectors and stocks at different market cycles in order to outperform the KLCI. The Fund will have higher exposure to growth stocks at the bottom of the market cycles and increase exposure in defensive stocks at the higher end of the market cycles. The asset allocation will be reviewed periodically depending on the country’s economic and stock market outlook. Performance Benchmark KLCI The risk management strategies and techniques to be employed by the Investment Manager Stock mix – Due to the investment policy of the Fund (minimum equity exposure of 70%), diversification is important to ensure that the Fund is able to capture the upside in a rising market and will be protected in a declining market. Stock selection – The CRS is a fundamentally driven fund. It invests in a diversified portfolio of value, index, growth and defensive stocks. Futures – The Investment Manager may use futures to hedge against market risk as and when deemed appropriate. Cash and Marketable Securities – The Fund may invest up to 30% in cash and marketable securities in the event the market outlook is not favourable. 77 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The Fund’s principal strategy in attempting to respond to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions As this is an equity fund which has a minimum of 70 % equity exposure, the Investment Manager is unable to take equity exposure down substantially if it feels that the market is close to its peak. Hence, the Investment Manager will take a defensive stance and invest in stocks that have low correlation to market movements. The bases of valuation of all types of securities/instruments invested. Quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on the KLSE. Quoted investments outside Malaysia are valued at the latest available market price quoted on the stock exchange in which they are listed on. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost and adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities is revalued to reflect its fair value (current value) using the net present value method. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Specific and peculiar risks when investing in the fund. The Fund will be exposed to risks associated with stock market investments which include market risk and stock specific risk. Please refer to page 26 for more details. Permitted Investments The Fund may invest in the following investments subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements and in accordance with the Fund’s objective : • Securities traded on the KLSE and/or any other market considered as an Eligible Market; • Units/shares of other collective investment schemes with similar objectives; • Securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market including unlisted securities that have been approved by the SC for listing and quotation on either the KLSE or any other market considered to be an Eligible Market; • Warrants and options where options include futures option and exchange-traded options; • Malaysian Government Securities, Treasury Bills, BNM Certificates/Bills, Government investments Certificates, and Cagamas Notes/Bonds; • Other obligations issued or guaranteed by the Malaysian Government, BNM, State Governments and Government-related agencies; • Private Debt Securities, loan stocks and corporate bonds traded in an Eligible Market; • Bankers’ acceptances and other tradeable money-market instruments in the money market; • Ringgit-denominated deposits placed with commercial banks, merchant banks and finance companies; • Negotiable Certificates of Deposits, and placements of money-at-call with discount houses; • Securities in a foreign market approved by the SC and subject to BNM’s approval on capital flows; • Futures contracts for hedging purposes only (excluding futures options and eligible exchange traded options); and • Other investments approved by the SC from time to time. • All investments will be subject to the Guidelines, SC Requirements and the Deed, except where exemptions or variations have been approved by the SC, internal policies and procedures as well as the CRS’s objective. The minimum level of Liquid Assets may be reviewed during the term of this Prospectus by the Investment Committee and subject to approval by Trustee. The Fund may not borrow cash or other assets (including the borrowing of securities within the meaning of the Guidelines on Securities Borrowing and Lending) in connection with its activities and none of the cash or investments may be lent except as otherwise provided for in the aforesaid Guidelines. 78 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The investment limits adopted by the Investment Manager for the Funds are as imposed under the SC Guidelines and are as follows: The Fund’s holdings of any class of security of any single issuer The value of the holdings in the share capital of any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any group of companies. Must not exceed 10% of the security issued Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund Must not exceed 15% of the NAV of the Fund Should not exceed 20% of the NAV of the Fund except in cases where the Manager has received the approval of SC and notified the Trustee The value of the holdings in warrants and options Must not exceed 10% of the Fund’s NAV. The investment limit refers to the price of the warrants and the premium of the options. The value of the holdings of units/shares in Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund collective investment schemes The value of the holdings in futures contracts The Fund’s net market exposure owing to its futures contract positions must not exceed the Fund’s NAV. The value of holdings of unlisted securities that are Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market Securities not listed for trading in an Eligible Subject to asset allocation limits and Market but approved for listing and offered directly restrictions mentioned above relating to single to the Fund by issuer issuer and group of companies A 5% allowance in excess of any limit or restriction may be permitted where the limit or restriction is breached through the appreciation or depreciation of the NAV of the Fund (whether as a result of appreciation or depreciation in the value of the investments or as a result of redemption of units or payment made from the Fund). The Fund will not make any further acquisitions to which the limit is breached, and the Investment Manager will within a reasonable period of not more than three months from the date of the breach undertake all necessary steps and actions to rectify the breach. 79 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL EIF Investment objective To provide investors with an opportunity to gain consistent and stable income by investing in a diversified portfolio of dividend yielding equities and fixed income securities. The Fund may also provide moderate capital growth potential over the medium to long term period. Any material changes to the investment objective of the Fund would require Unitholders’ approval. Investment strategy To invest in a diversified portfolio of mainly dividend yielding equities and fixed income securities. Investment policy The EIF aims to provide a stable income stream in the form of distribution to investors by investing in a diversified portfolio of high dividend yielding stocks and/ or fixed income securities. The type and characteristics of the securities/instruments including risks associated with such securities/instruments The EIF is low risk in nature because it will invest in a diversified portfolio of above-average incomeproducing equity securities and / or fixed income securities (where volatility is low). However, in general, risks associated with equity market investments include market risk, stock specific risk and liquidity risk. Meanwhile, risks associated with fixed income securities include interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The nature of such risks is explained on page 26. The Investment Manager’s asset allocation strategy The EIF may invest up to 98% of its NAV in a diversified portfolio of high dividend yielding equities and/or fixed income securities, leaving the remaining 2% in Liquid Assets to meet the minimum liquid asset requirement at all times. To reflect the prevailing macro outlook and minimize market risk, the Investment Manager will review the asset allocation of the portfolio periodically, and make switches (i.e. underweight/overweight equities and/or fixed income securities) when necessary. Performance Benchmark KLCI The risk management strategies and techniques to be employed by the Investment Manager Asset mix - The EIF may invest up to 98% of its NAV in a diversified portfolio of high dividend yielding equities and/or fixed income securities, depending on the prevailing macro outlook. There is no internal limit on the minimum holding of equities. However, there is no constraint as to the type of sectors the Fund may invest in as different economic cycles may favour different sectors. Stock selection – The EIF relies on fundamental analysis of each equity security and its potential for success in the light of its current financial condition, its industry position, and economic & market conditions. Factors considered include growth potential, earnings estimates and management. The Investment Manager will invest in equity securities that have a medium-term (2 to 5 years) dividend record or a yearly distribution policy. The Investment Manager will also actively search for under-valued high dividend yielding equities that may also offer promising long-term (more than 5 years) capital appreciation. Futures - The EIF may use futures to hedge against market risk as and when deemed appropriate. 80 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The Fund’s principal strategy in attempting to respond to adverse market conditions, economic, political, or any other conditions The EIF is defensive and low risk in nature as it is designed to cater for the needs of risk-averse investors. This Fund will serve well in bear market conditions. However, in bull markets, the Fund will underperform the market as the Investment Manager will not compromise to take on more risk to divert into highly volatile aggressive stocks. The bases of valuation of all types of securities/instruments invested Quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on the KLSE. Quoted investments outside Malaysia are valued at the latest available market price quoted on the stock exchange in which they are listed on. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost and adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities is revalued to reflect its fair value (current value) using the net present value method. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. Specific and peculiar risks when investing in the Fund The Fund will be exposed to risks associated with stock market investments which include market risk and stock specific risk. Please refer to page 26 for more details. Permitted Investments The Fund may invest in the following investments subject to the Guidelines, SC requirements and in accordance with the Fund’s objective: • Securities traded on the KLSE and/or any other market considered as an Eligible Market; • Units/shares of other collective investment schemes with similar objectives; • Securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market including unlisted securities that have been approved by the SC for listing and quotation on either the KLSE or any other market considered to be an Eligible Market; • Warrants and options where options include futures option and exchange-traded options; • Malaysian Government Securities, Treasury Bills, BNM Certificates/Bills, Government investments Certificates, and Cagamas Notes/Bonds; • Other obligations issued or guaranteed by the Malaysian Government, BNM, State Governments and Government-related agencies; • Private Debt Securities, loan stocks and corporate bonds traded in an Eligible Market; • Bankers’ acceptances and other tradeable money-market instruments in the money market; • Ringgit-denominated deposits placed with commercial banks, merchant banks and finance companies; • Negotiable Certificates of Deposits, and placements of money-at-call with discount houses; • Securities in a foreign market approved by the SC and subject to BNM’s approval on capital flows; • Futures contracts for hedging purposes only (excluding futures options and eligible exchange traded options); and • Other investments approved by the SC from time to time. All investments will be subject to the Guidelines, SC Requirements and the Deed, internal policies and procedures as well as the EIF’s objective. The minimum level of Liquid Assets to be maintained by the Fund may be reviewed from time to time by the Investment Committee and subject to approval by the Trustee. The Fund may not borrow cash or other assets (including the borrowing of securities within the meaning of the Guidelines on Securities Borrowing and Lending) in connection with its activities and none of the cash or investments may be lent except as otherwise provided for in the aforesaid Guidelines. 81 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL The investment limits adopted by the Investment Manager for the Fund are as imposed under the SC Guidelines and are as follows: The Fund’s holdings of any class of security of any single issuer The value of the holdings in the share capital of any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any single issuer The value of the holdings of securities of and the securities relating to any group of companies. Must not exceed 10% of the security issued The value of holdings of unlisted securities that are not traded in or under the rules of an Eligible Market Securities not listed for trading in an Eligible Market but approved for listing and offered directly to the Fund by issuer Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund Must not exceed 15% of the NAV of the Fund Should not exceed 20% of the NAV of the Fund except in cases where the Manager has received the approval of SC and notified the Trustee The value of the holdings in warrants and options Must not exceed 10% of the Fund’s NAV. The investment limit refers to the price of the warrants and the premium of the options. The value of the holdings of units/shares in Must not exceed 10% of the NAV of the Fund collective investment schemes The value of the holdings in futures contracts The Fund’s net market exposure owing to its futures contract positions must not exceed the Fund’s NAV. Subject to asset allocation limits and restrictions mentioned above relating to single issuer and group of companies A 5% allowance in excess of any limit or restriction may be permitted where the limit or restriction is breached through the appreciation or depreciation of the NAV of the Fund (whether as a result of appreciation or depreciation in the value of the investments or as a result of redemption of units or payment made from the Fund). The Fund will not make any further acquisitions to which the limit is breached, and the Investment Manager will within a reasonable period of not more than three months from the date of the breach undertake all necessary steps and actions to rectify the breach. 82 5. THE FUNDS IN DETAIL Overall Investment Strategy Adopted by SBBAM In order to achieve each of the Fund’s objectives, the Investment Manager’s investment philosophy is based on both a top-down and bottom-up approach. This strategy is reviewed periodically to reflect the ever-changing political and economic environment. For instance, in a bullish market, the Investment Manager may invest more in equities and in a bearish market, the investment in equity portfolio may be substantially reduced to reflect market conditions. For the equity investments, a combination of Fundamental and Technical Analysis are used to select the right investment. Before deciding on any investment, the Investment Manager will apply a fundamental analysis and appraise the value of investments based on the following:a) Sector Sentiment/Sector Growth b) Price-Earning Multiples of the company/issuer c) Quality of Earnings d) Earnings Track Record e) Cashflow f) Gearing g) Net Tangible Asset of the company/issuer h) Quality of Management i) Dividend Yield j) Liquidity of shares/paid up capital of the company/issuer Having taken the above into consideration, a technical analysis is then used to assist in the timing of entry of the chosen investment. For investments in fixed income securities, investment in both long-dated and short-dated securities are permitted. The preferred duration is very much dependant on interest rates trends. In a situation where interest rates are rising, shorter-term securities will attract greater investments whereas when interest rates are falling, longer-term securities will be preferred. As such, interest rate trends will be monitored very closely. Factors which will affect interest rates movements, such as economic growth, the current account situation and monetary policy will also be monitored closely. Having considered the above, the Investment Manager will then take into account the following points before deciding on any fixed income investments:a) The availability and liquidity of that particular investment b) Yield to maturity of such investment c) Maturity spread between the different types of securities d) The coupon rates of the securities. 83 6. PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS DGF – SBB DOUBLE GROWTH FUND (a) Average total returns of the fund One Year (%) 30/4/2002 – 30/4/2003 -19.85 Three Years (%) 30/4/2000 – 30/4/2003 -31.9 Five Years (%) 30/4/1998 – 30/4/2003 22.58 Since Inception (%) 15/5/1991 – 30/4/2003 9.53 (b) Performance for the financial year ended 30 April Portfolio Turnover Ratio (times) 2003 2002 2001 0.56 0.69 0.42 The PTR for the year ended 30 April 2003 was lower due to the lower trading activities in the KLSE during the year. There were no distributions for the last three (3) financial years. (c) Asset allocation as at 30 April 2003 Cash & other Net Assets 12.13% Quoted Derivative Instruments 1.90% Quoted Equities – Local 76.32% Unquoted Fixed Income Securities 2.91% Quoted Equities - Foreign 6.74% 84 6. PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS (d) Investment Highlights as at 30 April 2003 Financial Year 30 April 2003 Ended Top Five (5) Malayan Banking Bhd – Investments Shares 30 April 2002 Tenaga Nasional Bhd – Shares PLUS Expressways Bhd – Shares Malayan Banking Bhd – Shares Berjaya Sports Toto Bhd – Shares Berjaya Sports Toto Bhd – Shares Commerce AssetHolding Bhd – Shares Commerce AssetHolding Bhd – Shares Tenaga Nasional Bhd – Shares Magnum Corporation Bhd - Shares Top Three (3) United Food Holdings Foreign Investment Ltd Huan Hsin Holdings Ltd China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation 30 April 2001 Tenaga Nasional Bhd – Shares Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd - Unquoted Bonds Telekom Malaysia Bhd – Shares KFC Holdings (M) Bhd – Shares Malayan Banking Bhd – Shares People’s Food Holdings Ltd China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd Huan Hsin Holdings Ltd China Unicom Ltd Past performance of the Fund is not an indication of future performance 85 6. PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS ECO – SBB EMERGING COMPANIES GROWTH FUND (a) Average total returns of the fund One Year (%) 30/6/2002 – 30/6/2003 -5.45 Three Years (%) 30/6/2000 – 30/6/2003 -18.83 Five Years (%) 30/6/1998 – 30/6/2003 78.81 Since Inception (%) 10/5/1994 – 30/6/2003 27.72 (b) Performance for the financial year ended 30 June Portfolio Turnover Ratio (times) 2003 2002 2001 0.23 0.81 0.27 The PTR for the year ended 30 June 2003 was lower due to lower trading activities of the Fund. There were no distributions for the last three (3) financial years. (c) Asset allocation as at 30 June 2003 Cash & Other Assets Quoted Equities – Local Quoted Equities - Foreign 13.19% 69.89% 4.72% Unquoted Fixed Income Securities Quoted Derivatives Instruments 10.62% 1.58% (d) Investment Highlights as at 30 June 2003 Financial Year Ended Top Five Investments 30 June 2003 (5) Public Bank Bhd – Shares Malaysian Plantations Bhd – Shares Magnum 4D Bhd – Shares Aegis One Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Gamuda Bhd – Shares Top Three (3) Huan Hsin Holdings Foreign Investment Ltd Giordano International Ltd GMM Grammy PCL 30 June 2002 Leisure Management Bhd – Shares Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad – Unquoted Bonds Public Finance Bhd – Shares Celcom (Malaysia) Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Gamuda Bhd – Shares Huan Hsin Holdings Ltd 30 June 2001 Celcom (Malaysia) Bhd - Unquoted Bonds Gamuda Bhd – Shares Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd – Shares IOI Properties Bhd – Shares Hong Leong Bank Bhd – Shares Huan Hsin Holdings Ltd Giordano International Ltd Shangri-La Asia Ltd Past performance of the Fund is not an indication of future performance 86 6. PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS SF – SBB SAVINGS FUND (a) Average total returns of the fund One Year (%) 31/8/2002 – 31/8/2003 8.02 Three Years (%) 31/8/2000 – 31/8/2003 15.32 Five Years (%) 31/8/1998 – 31/8/2003 127.97 Since Inception (%) 10/8/1995 – 30/8/2003 74.31 (b) Performance for the financial year ended 31 August Distribution for the year: Dividend income Interest income Realised gains (less losses) on sale of investment Accretion of discount, net of amortisation of premium Distribution equalisation Previous year’s realised income Less:Expenses Tax Net distribution 2003 2002 2001 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 - - - - - - - - - - 3,441 5,931 39,756 235 4,249 (5,235) (807) 47,570 Gross Distribution per unit (sen) 10.00 - - Net distribution per unit (sen) 9.83 - - 1.06 0.56 Forms of distribution Cash/Reinvestment Portfolio Turnover Ratio (times) 0.92 The PTR for the year ended 31 August 2003 was lower due to lower trading activities of the Fund. (c) Asset allocation as at 31 August 2003 Cash & Other Assets 5.43% Quoted Equities – Local 51.30% Unquoted Fixed Income Securities 87 43.27% 6. PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS (d) Investment Highlights as at 31 August 2003 Financial Year 31 August 2003 Ended Top Five (5) Special Port Vehicle Investments Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Sistem-Lingkaran Lebuhraya Kajang Sdn Bhd - Unquoted Bonds Malayan Banking Bhd Ambang Sentosa Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds ABS Real Estate Berhad – Unquoted Bonds 31 August 2002 31 August 2001 Celcom Malaysia Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Projek Lebuhraya UtaraSelatan Berhad – Unquoted Bonds Lekir Bulk Terminal Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Malayan Banking Bhd – Shares Puncak Niaga Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Syarikat Air Johor Sdn Bhd – Shares Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Teknologi Tenaga Perlis Consortium Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Tenaga Nasional Bhd – Shares Alliance Bank – Shares Malaysia Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Past performance of the Fund is not an indication of future performance 88 6. PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS HGF – SBB HIGH GROWTH FUND (a) Average total returns of the fund One Year (%) 31/10/2002 – 31/10/2003 20.68 Three Years (%) 31/10/2000 – 31/10/2003 18.38 Five Years (%) 31/10/1998 – 31/10/2003 95.23 Since Inception (%) 28/9/1995 – 31/10/2003 43.56 (b) Performance for the financial year ended 31 October Portfolio Turnover Ratio (times) 2003 2002 2001 0.62 0.78 0.50 The PTR for the year ended 31 October 2003 was lower due to lower trading activities of the Fund. There were no distributions for the last three (3) financial years. (c) Asset allocation as at 31 October 2003 Cash & Other Assets Quoted Equities 1.78% 85.10% Unquoted Fixed Income Securities Quoted Derivative Instruments 12.10% 1.02% (d) Investment Highlights as at 31 October 2003 Financial Year 31 October 2003 31 October 2002 Ended Top Five (5) Malayan Banking Bhd Malayan Banking Bhd – Investments Shares – Shares Special Port Vehicle Tenaga Nasional Bhd – Shares Bhd – Unlisted Bonds Tenaga Nasional Bhd – Berjaya Sports Toto Bhd – Shares Shares Public Bank Bhd – PLUS Expressways Bhd – Shares Shares PLUS Expressways Telekom Malaysia Berhad - Shares Bhd – Shares 31 October 2001 Tenaga Nasional Bhd – Shares Telekom Malaysia Bhd – Shares Projek Lebuhraya UtaraSelatan Berhad – Unquoted Bonds Berjaya Sports Toto Bhd – Shares Malayan Banking Bhd – Shares Past performance of the Fund is not an indication of future performance 89 6. PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS DALI – SBB DANA AL-IHSAN (a) Average total returns of the fund One Year (%) 31/5/2002 – 31/5/2003 -2.50 Three Years (%) 31/5/2000 – 31/5/2003 -18.74 Five Years (%) 31/5/1998 – 31/5/2003 67.40 Since Inception (%) 7/5/1998 – 31/5/2003 67.40 (N/A - not applicable) (b) Performance for the financial year ended 31 May Portfolio Turnover Ratio (times) 2003 2002 2001 0.66 0.89 0.30 The PTR for the year ended 31 May 2003 was lower due to lower trading activities of the Fund. There were no distributions for the last three (3) financial years. (c) Asset allocation as at 31 May 2003 Cash & Other Assets Quoted Equities 9.72% 57.83% Unquoted Fixed Income Securities Quoted Derivative Instruments 32.19% 0.26% (d) Investment Highlights as at 31 May 2003 Financial Year 31 May 2003 Ended Top Five (5) Sistem-Lingkaran Lebuhraya Kajang Sdn Investments Bhd - Unquoted Bonds *PLUS Expressways Bhd – Shares Telekom Malaysia Bhd – Shares Tenaga Nasional Bhd – Shares Projek Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan Berhad – Unquoted Bonds 31 May 2002 31 May 2001 Telekom Malaysia Bhd – Shares Celcom Malaysia Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Tenaga Nasional Bhd – Shares SAJ Holdings Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Tenaga Nasional Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Puncak Niaga Holdings Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Telekom Malaysia Bhd – Shares Tenaga Nasional Bhd – Shares Tenaga Nasional Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Malakoff Bhd - Shares * According to the List of Securities Approved by the Syariah Advisory Council of the Securities Commission, PLUS Expressways Berhad is non-approved security since 25 October 2002. The Fund is permitted to hold on to this security if the market price of the said security is below the original investment cost, however the Fund will have to dispose this holding when the total amount of dividend received and the market value of this security held equals the original investment cost. However , it has since been approved by the Syariah Advisory Council on 31 October 2003. Past performance of the Fund is not an indication of future performance 90 6. PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS BOF – SBB BOND FUND FUND (a) Average total returns of the fund One Year (%) 31/7/2002 – 31/7/2003 18.07 Three Years (%) 31/7/2000 – 31/7/2003 43.49 Five Years (%) 31/7/1998 – 31/7/2003 N/A Since Inception (%) 28/7/1999 – 31/7/2003 52.81 (N/A - not applicable) (b) Performance for the financial year ended 31 July 2003 2002 2001 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 6,223 2,132 1,028 683 289 160 389 - - 9,858 45 (1,394) 17,253 404 (343) (3) 1,769 77 (115) (1) 410 Gross Distribution per unit (sen) 7.000 6.000 4.500 Net distribution per unit (sen) 7.000 5.991 4.488 Cash/Reinvestment Cash/Reinvestment Cash/Reinvestment 1.64 3.18 1.24 Distribution for the year: Dividend income Interest income Realised gains (less losses) on sale of investment Accretion of discount, net of amortisation of premium Distribution equalisation Previous year’s realised income Less:Expenses Tax Net distribution Forms of distribution Portfolio Turnover Ratio (times) The PTR for the year ended 31 July 2003 was lower due to the lower trading activities in the Fund given the less active bond market in general. (c) Asset allocation as at 31 July 2003 Cash & Other Assets 1.49% Unquoted Fixed Income Securities 91 98.51% 6. PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS (d) Investment Highlights as at 31 July 2003 Financial Year 31 July 2003 Ended Top Five (5) Sistem-Lingkaran Investments Lebuhraya Kajang Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Projek Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Ambang Sentosa Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds SAJ Holdings Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds CBO One Bhd – Unquoted Bonds 31 July 2002 Celcom Malaysia Bhd – Unquoted Bonds 31 July 2001 Tenaga Nasional Bhd – Bonds SAJ Holdings Sdn Bhd – Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) Unquoted Bonds Maxisegar Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Sistem-Lingkaran Lebuhraya Kajang Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Prai Power Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Measat Broadcast Network Services Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Prai Power Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Projek Lebuhraya UtaraSelatan Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Past performance of the Fund is not an indication of future performance 92 6. PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS INF – SBB INDEX-LINKED FUND (a) Average total returns of the fund One Year (%) 30/9/2002 – 30/9/2003 15.75 Three Years (%) 30/9/2000 – 30/9/2003 8.02 Five Years (%) 30/9/1998 – 30/9/2003 N/A Since Inception (%) 8/6/2000 – 30/9/2003 -7.15 (N/A - not applicable) (b) Performance for the financial year ended 30 September Portfolio Turnover Ratio (times) 2003 2002 2001 0.16 0.02 1.13 The PTR for the year ended 30 September 2003 was higher due to higher trading activities in the Fund. There were no distributions for the last three (3) financial years. (c) Asset allocation as at 30 September 2003 Cash & other assets Quoted Equities 2.85% 96.99% Futures Contracts 0.16% (d) Investment Highlights as at 30 September 2003 Financial Year 30 September 2003 Ended Top Five (5) Malayan Banking Bhd – Shares Investments Tenaga Nasional Berhad – Shares Telekom Malaysia Bhd – Shares Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Bhd – Shares Maxis Communication Bhd – Shares 30 September 2002 30 September 2001 Malayan Banking Bhd – Shares Tenaga Nasional Berhad – Shares Telekom Malaysia Bhd – Shares Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Bhd – Shares Tenaga Nasional Berhad – Shares Telekom Malaysia Bhd – Shares Malayan Banking Bhd – Shares Petronas Gas Berhad Shares Petronas Gas Berhad – Shares Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Bhd – Shares Past performance of the Fund is not an indication of future performance 93 6. PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS MIZAN – SBB DANA AL-MIZAN (a) Average total returns of the fund One Year (%) 30/9/2002 – 30/9/2003 15.15 Three Years (%) 30/9/2000 – 30/9/2003 N/A Five Years (%) 30/9/1998 – 30/9/2003 N/A Since Inception (%) 8/3/2001 – 30/9/2003 26.75 (N/A - not applicable) (b) Performance for the financial year ended 30 September Portfolio Turnover Ratio (times) 2003 2002 2001 1.10 0.92 0.73 The PTR for the year ended 30 September 2003 was higher due to higher trading activities to increase the equity weighting of the Fund. There were no distributions for the last three (3) financial years. (c) Asset allocation as at 30 September 2003 Cash & Other Assets Quoted Equities 7.56% 52.98% Unquoted Fixed income Securities 39.46% (d) Investment Highlights as at 30 September 2003 Financial 30 September 2003 Year/Period Ended Top Five (5) Sistem-Lingkaran Lebuhraya Kajang Sdn Investments Bhd - Unquoted Bonds Projek Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan Berhad – Unquoted Bonds Encorp Systembilt Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Telekom Malaysia Bhd – Shares Tenaga Nasional Bhd – Shares 30 September 2002 30 September 2001 Celcom Malaysia Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Prai Power Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds SAJ Holdings Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds PLUS Expressways Bhd – Shares Tenaga Nasional Bhd – Shares Puncak Niaga Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds SAJ Holdings Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Teknologi Tenaga Consortium – Unquoted Bonds Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd - Unquoted Bonds Tenaga Nasional Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Past performance of the Fund is not an indication of future performance 94 6. PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS SEQUEL – SBB HGF SEQUEL FUND (a) Average total returns of the fund One Year (%) 30/9/2002 – 30/9/2003 14.38 Three Years (%) 30/9/2000 – 30/9/2003 N/A Five Years (%) 30/9/1998 – 30/9/2003 N/A Since Inception (%) 8/3/2001 – 30/9/2003 27.27 (N/A - not applicable) (b) Performance for the financial year ended 30 September Portfolio Turnover Ratio (times) 2003 2002 2001 0.83 0.85 0.72 The PTR for the year ended 30 September 2003 was consistent for the period ended 30 September 2003. There were no distributions for the last three (3) financial years. (c) Asset allocation as at 30 September 2003 Cash & other assets Quoted Equities 10.53% 73.10% Unquoted Fixed income Securities 16.37% (d) Investment Highlights as at 30 September 2003 Financial 30 September 2003 Year/Period Ended Top Five (5) Malayan Banking Bhd Shares Investments Special Port Vehicle Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Tenaga Nasional Berhad – Shares Expressway Lingkaran Tengah Sdn Bhd – Unquoted Bonds Aegis One Bhd – Unquoted Bonds 30 September 2002 30 September 2001 Malayan Banking Bhd – Shares Celcom Malaysia Bhd _ Unquoted Bonds PLUS Expressways Bhd – Shares Berjaya Sports Toto Bhd – Shares Commerce AssetHolding Bhd - Shares Tenaga Nasional Berhad – Shares Arab Malaysian Finance Bhd - Shares Telekom Malaysia Bhd – Shares Malayan Banking Bhd – Shares Berjaya Sports Toto Bhd - Shares Past performance of the Fund is not an indication of future performance 95 6. PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS PCF – SBB PREMIUM CAPITAL FUND (a) Average total returns of the fund One Year (%) 30/6/2002 – 30/6/2003 -3.99 Three Years (%) 30/6/2000 – 30/6/2003 -5.27 Five Years (%) 30/6/1998 – 30/6/2003 84.84 Since Inception (%) 1/8/1995 – 30/6/2003 8.33 (b) Performance for the financial year ended 30 June Portfolio Turnover Ratio (times) 2003 2002 2001 0.21 0.57 0.56 The PTR for the year ended 30 June 2003 was lower due to lower trading activities in the Fund. There were no distributions for the last three (3) financial years. (c) Asset allocation as at 30 June 2003 Cash & Other Assets 15.96% Quoted Equities 84.00% Quoted Fixed income Securities 0.04% (d) Investment Highlights as at 30 June 2003 Financial Year 30 June 2003 Ended Top Five (5) Malaysian Pacific Investments Industries Bhd – Shares British American Tobacco (M) Bhd – Shares Gamuda Bhd – Shares Resorts World Bhd – Shares O.Y.L. Industries Bhd – Shares 30 June 2002 Malaysia Pacific Industries Bhd – Shares 30 June 2001 Genting Bhd – Shares Gamuda Bhd – Shares Commerce Asset Holdings Bhd – Shares Telekom Malaysia Bhd – Shares Malayan Banking Bhd – Shares Resorts World Bhd – Shares Resorts World Bhd – Shares Commerce Asset Holdings Bhd – Shares SP Setia Bhd – Shares Past performance of the Fund is not an indication of future performance 96 6. PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS RBF – SBB RETIREMENT BALANCED FUND (a) Average total returns of the fund One Year (%) 31/3/2002 – 31/3/2003 -9.55 Three Years (%) 31/3/2000 – 31/3/2003 -16.34 Five Years (%) 31/3/1998 – 31/3/2003 47.65 Since Inception (%) 12/3/1997 – 31/3/2003 13.69 (b) Performance for the financial year ended 31 March Portfolio Turnover Ratio (times) 2003 2002 2001 0.20 0.89 0.73 The PTR for the year ended 31 March 2003 was lower due to lower trading activities in the Fund. There were no distributions for the last three (3) financial years. (c) Asset allocation as at 31 March 2003 Cash & Other Assets 36.33% Quoted Equities 48.63% Quoted Derivative Instruments 0.04% Quoted Fixed income Securities Unquoted Fixed income Securities 2.69% 12.31% (d) Investment Highlights as at 31 March 2003 Financial Year 31 March 2003 Ended Top Five (5) O.Y.L. Industries Bhd Investments – Shares Hong Leong Credit Bhd – Unquoted Bonds British American Tobacco (M) Bhd Shares – Jaya Jusco Stores Bhd – Shares Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd Shares – 31 March 2002 31 March 2001 Malaysia Pacific Industries Bhd – Shares Commerce Asset Holdings Bhd – Shares Commerce Asset Holdings Bhd – Shares Telekom Malaysia Bhd – Shares Resorts World Bhd – Shares Resorts World Bhd – Shares Malayan Banking Bhd – Shares Genting Bhd – Shares Tenaga Nasional Bhd – Unquoted Bonds O.Y.L. Industries Bhd – Shares Past performance of the Fund is not an indication of future performance 97 6. PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS CIF – SBB COMPOSITE INDEX FUND (a) Average total returns of the fund One Year (%) 30/9/2002 – 30/9/2003 14.82 Three Years (%) 30/9/2000 – 30/9/2003 4.14 Five Years (%) 30/9/1998 – 30/9/2003 N/A Since Inception (%) 23/8/1999 – 30/9/2003 -2.65 (N/A - not applicable) (b) Performance for the financial year ended 30 September Portfolio Turnover Ratio (times) 2003 2002 2001 0.31 0.06 0.16 The PTR for the year ended 30 September 2003 was higher due to higher trading activities in the Fund. There were no distributions for the last three (3) financial years. (c) Asset allocation as at 30 September 2003 Cash & Other Assets 1.76% Quoted Equities 98.24% (d) Investment Highlights as at 30 September 2003 Financial Year 30 September 2003 Ended Top Five (5) Malayan Banking Bhd – Shares Investments Tenaga Nasional Berhad – Shares Telekom Malaysia Bhd – Shares Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Bhd – Shares Maxis Communication Bhd – Shares 30 September 2002 30 September 2001 Malayan Banking Bhd – Shares Tenaga Nasional Berhad – Shares Telekom Malaysia Bhd – Shares Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Bhd – Shares Tenaga Nasional Berhad – Shares Telekom Malaysia Bhd – Shares Malayan Banking Bhd – Shares Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Bhd – Shares Petronas Gas Berhad Shares Petronas Gas Berhad Shares Past performance of the Fund is not an indication of future performance 98 6. PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS DALI 2 – SBB DANA AL-IHSAN 2 AZAM – SBB DANA AL-AZAM HIKMAH – SBB DANA AL-HIKMAH CRS – SBB CRYSTAL EQUITY FUND EIF – SBB EQUITY INCOME FUND (a) Average total returns of the fund No information is available as the above funds are in their first financial period. (b) Performance of the Fund No information is available as the above funds are in their first financial period. (c) Asset allocation of the Fund No information is available as the above funds are in their first financial period. (d) Investment Highlights of the Fund No information is available as the above funds are in their first financial period. Past performance of the Fund is not an indication of future performance 99 7. CHARGES, FEES & EXPENSES Charges Please refer to page 15 for further details. For illustrations on how the sales charge and the redemption charge are calculated, please refer to page 102 and 103). Fees and Expenses Annual Management Fee The Annual Management Fee is paid out of each Fund and is calculated daily based on the Net Asset Value of the Fund for each day. (Please refer to page 16 for further details) Fees Payable to Trustee Please refer to page 16 for further details. Illustration for Management Fee and Trustee Fee accrued daily on the basis of a management fee of 1.85% p.a. and a trustee fee of 0.06% p.a.: Assets RM120 million Liabilities (RM20 million) Net Asset Value RM100 million Management Fee RM5,068.49 (100 million x 1.85%/365) Trustee Fee RM164.38 (100 million x 0.06%/365) Transfer Fee You are entitled to transfer (either fully or partially) the units registered in your name to another person by completing a transfer form that may be obtained from the Manager. However, you are required to maintain a minimum of 100 units (for DGF), 500 units (for ECO, SF, HGF & DALI), 1,000 units (for INF, SEQUEL, PCF, RBF, CIF, DALI 2 & EIF) and 2,000 units (for BOF, MIZAN, AZAM, HIKMAH & CRS) in order to maintain an account with the Manager. For each transfer, a fee of RM3.00 is charged by the Manager. However, this has been waived for the Funds. Switching Fee An investor is entitled to two free switches out of any Fund in every calendar year. The Manager will charge RM100 for each subsequent switch. Expenses Only the expenses that are directly related and necessary to the business of a Fund are payable or reimbursable out of the assets of that Fund. This would include all expenses allowed under the Deed for the Fund and would amongst others cover audit fees and tax agent’s fees for the audit of accounts and preparation of tax returns and other administration expenses. Sales Commission Payable to Agents Commission paid to all distribution channels is an expense borne by the Manager out of the Sales Charge. Total commission of up to a maximum of 4.2% of the Selling Price per unit is paid to the tied agents. For IUTAs, the sales commission and the trailer commission do not exceed the Sales Charge and 50% of the Annual Management Fee respectively. 100 7. CHARGES, FEES & EXPENSES Autodebit/Standing Instruction Autodebit and other Standing Instruction facilities are available at selected banks and handling charges will be borne by the investors. For more details, please contact our Customer Service, the details of which are set out on page 110 Total Annual Expenses incurred by the Funds for the year 2003 Fund Name Management Fee RM’000 %* Trustee Fee RM’000 Other Expenses %* RM’000 %* Total Annual Expenses RM’000 Management Expense Ratio %* % DGF 4,373 1.58 283 0.10 158 0.06 4,814 1.74 1.65 ECO 6,318 1.49 250 0.06 155 0.04 6,723 1.59 1.60 SF 5,423 1.31 86 0.02 97 0.02 5,606 1.36 1.55 HGF 9,409 1.44 113 0.02 96 0.01 9,618 1.47 1.53 DALI 10,822 1.39 577 0.07 104 0.01 11,503 1.47 1.59 BOF 1,258 0.41 106 0.03 28 0.01 1,392 0.45 1.05 860 0.93 69 0.07 37 0.04 966 1.04 1.19 MIZAN 3,897 1.35 260 0.09 59 0.02 4,216 1.46 1.62 SEQUEL 2,799 1.15 187 0.08 53 0.02 3,039 1.25 1.63 PCF 4,601 1.44 86 0.03 32 0.01 4,719 1.48 1.55 RBF 2,083 1.54 131 0.10 27 0.02 2,241 1.66 1.61 457 0.83 38 0.07 22 0.04 517 0.94 1.07 INF CIF * Reflected as a percentage of the NAV Soft Commissions Dealings on investments of the Funds through brokers or dealers will be on terms which are best available for the Funds. Any rebates from brokers or dealers will be directed to the account of the relevant Fund. The Investment Manager generally does not receive any soft commission. However, the Investment Manager may from time to time receive and retain soft commission in the form of free data and quotation services or computer software from a broker or dealer to whom dealings for the Funds are directed provided such dealings are on best execution basis and the goods and services received as soft commission are of demonstrable benefit to the unit holders of the Fund. There are fees and charges involved and investors are advised to consider the fees and charges before investing in the Fund 101 8. TRANSACTION INFORMATION NET ASSET VALUE What is the Net Asset Value of a Fund? It is determined by deducting the value of a Fund’s liabilities from the value of that Fund’s assets at the valuation point. How is the Net Asset Value calculated? The calculation of the NAV* is illustrated below: RM million Quoted Investments 80 Fixed Income Securities 32 Liquid Asset 5 Other Assets 3 120 Less : Liabilities (20) Net Asset Value 100 * The values used are for illustration purposes only SALE & REDEMPTION OF UNITS What is the Selling Price per Unit? The Selling Price of each Unit shall be the Net Asset Value per unit of each Fund as at the next valuation point after the Manager received (or is taken to have received) the application for units plus a sales charge of 6.5% of the NAV per unit for all Funds (with the exception of 6% for CIF and 2% for BOF). As the basis of calculation is forward pricing, the Selling Price on any Business Day will be the published Selling Price on the following day. Assuming that the NAV of the Fund at the end of the Business Day on 15 October 2003 for HGF was RM 649,794,772, units in issue on 15 October 2003 was 746,929,000 units and the Sales Charge is 6.5% of the NAV per Unit, the Selling Price per Unit published on 16 October 2003 is as illustrated below: NAV per Unit = = NAV Units in issue 649,794,772 746,929,000 RM0.8700 = = = = (NAV per Unit + Sales Charge*) 0.8700 + (0.065 x 0.8700) 0.8700+ 0.0566 RM0.9266 = Selling Price per Unit *Sales Charge = 6.50% x NAV per Unit 102 8. TRANSACTION INFORMATION What about the Redemption Price per Unit? The Redemption Price per unit of a Fund is the NAV per Unit of the Fund and there is no redemption charge. As the basis of calculation is forward pricing, the Redemption Price per unit on any Business Day on which the request to redeem is received by the Manager will be the published Redemption Price on the following day. As illustrated below: Assuming that the Redemption Price per unit for HGF published on 16 October was RM0.8700 and the request to redeem received by the Manager was in respect of 1,000 units. The Redemption Price per unit for the Fund is the NAV per Unit of the Fund. There will be no redemption charge imposed on any request to redeem the units. NAV per Unit = RM0.8700 Redemption Charge = RM0.00 Redemption Price per Unit = NAV per Unit = RM0.8700 103 8. TRANSACTION INFORMATION TRANSACTION DETAILS What is the Cooling-off Period? Subject to the exclusions below, Unitholders have the right to exercise a withdrawal of their investment in a Fund within six (6) Business Days commencing from the date the application form is received by the Manager in order to obtain a refund of their investment in the fund. As a matter of policy, any complete or full redemption exercised by a first time investor to any of the Funds within six (6) business days from receipt of the application form by the Manager operates as an exercise of the cooling off right. "First time investor" means an investor who is investing with the Manager for the first time and if the investor is an existing Unitholder in any of the Funds, he will not be entitled to the cooling off right. Investors applying for Units in any of the Funds as jointholders will not be entitled to any cooling off rights if either jointholder is an existing Unitholder (whether under an individual or jointholding account) with the Manager. The refund for every unit held by the investor pursuant to the exercise of the cooling off right shall be the sum of the NAV per Unit on the day the units were first purchased and the sales charge per unit originally imposed on the day the units were purchased. The money must be refunded to the investor within 10 days of receipt of the notice of cooling off by the Manager. The cooling off right is only accorded to a first time investor (as described above) other than those listed below: • A corporation or institution; • A staff of the Manager; and • Persons registered to deal in unit trusts of the Manager. Although the cooling-off right is applicable to all investors (except those mentioned above), investors who invest via the KWSP Members’ Investment Scheme would, however, be subject to KWSP’s terms and conditions. Where units can be purchased or redeemed Units can be bought and sold on any business day at any of the Manager’s offices, SBB branches or from any IUTA. You are required to complete and return the relevant forms available at any of the Manager’s offices, SBB branches or from any IUTAs listed on page 205. Is there a minimum initial investment? Yes, the minimum initial investment is RM1,000 (Ringgit Malaysia One Thousand) only for all Funds except DGF, DALI and BOF in which the minimum initial investments are RM100 (Ringgit Malaysia One Hundred), RM500 (Ringgit Malaysia Five Hundred) and RM2,000 (Ringgit Malaysia Two Thousand) respectively. Illustration: Assuming you make an application to invest RM1,000 and the Selling Price per unit quoted on the following day after your application is received by the Manager is RM0.5753 Therefore, the units credited to your account is: Amount Invested Selling Price per Unit = RM1,000 = RM0.5753 104 1,738 units 8. TRANSACTION INFORMATION What about subsequent investments? If you are an existing Unitholder of any of the following Funds, you can make additional investments at any one time with the minimum amount as mentioned below or you can opt to participate in the Regular Investment Plan (RIP). (Subject to the approved size of the Funds, there is no maximum limit to the number of units or amount you can invest) Funds Subsequent Investments (RM) DGF, SF*, PCF, RBF & CIF 100 ECO, HGF & BOF 500 DALI 50 INF, MIZAN, SEQUEL, DALI 2, AZAM, HIKMAH, CRS & EIF 200 RIP is a facility offered by the Manager to all unitholders of all Funds. For your convenience, you can invest regularly using the Autodebit or Standing Instruction arrangements we have made for you with selected banks throughout Malaysia. *The SF is tailored for you to participate in the RIP by investing a fixed monthly amount of at least RM100 for a period of five (5) years. For the first five (5) years after your initial investment, the Manager shall not be bound to comply with your request to repurchase part of your units if the effect thereof would result in you holding less than your initial investment. Please note that this is only applicable to SF with RIP. For more details, please refer to the product brochures available. Term of the Funds The duration of the Funds is indefinite. However, the Deed provides for a number of circumstances under which the Trustee may terminate the Funds. Section 110 of the SCA also provides the circumstances and conditions under which the Funds may be wound up. Recognition as Unitholder You will be recognised as a Unitholder upon being registered and registration will take effect only after acceptance of the application form and monies by the Manager. Can I use my KWSP funds to invest with SBB Mutual? Yes. (Such investment is referred to below as “KWSP investment”.) 105 8. TRANSACTION INFORMATION How can I purchase the Funds? (This would apply to all categories including KWSP investment) You may purchase units at any time by simply completing the application form enclosed with this Master Prospectus and returning it to any of the Manager’s offices or SBB’s branches or any IUTA on any business day. You are also required to attach a copy of your Identity Card or Passport (for NonMalaysian) to your application form. On receiving your request, the Manager will purchase the units at the Selling Price which is quoted in the major daily newspapers on the following day. Illustration: Assuming that you have requested the Manager to invest RM1,000. The Selling Price per Unit quoted on the following business day upon receipt of your request was RM0.90. Unit Invested = Investment Amount Selling Price per Unit = RM1,000 RM0.90 = 1,111.11 units How can I redeem my investment? (This would apply to all categories including KWSP investment) You may redeem your units at any time by simply completing the redemption form and returning it to any of the Manager’s offices, SBB’s branches or any IUTA on any business day. You are also required to attach a copy of your Identity Card or Passport (for Non-Malaysian) to your redemption form. On receiving your request, the Manager will redeem the units at the Redemption Price which is quoted in the major daily newspapers on the following day. Illustration: Assuming that you have requested the Manager to redeem One Thousand Units (1,000) of your investment. The Redemption Price per Unit quoted on the following day upon receipt of your request was RM0.90. Redemption Proceeds = Number of Units Redeemed x Redemption Price per Unit = 1,000 units x RM0.90 = RM900 The Manager shall remit the redemption proceeds to you or to KWSP (for KWSP investment) within ten (10) days from the date the redemption request is received by the Manager. 106 8. TRANSACTION INFORMATION Suspension of Sale and/or Redemption The Trustee has the right to suspend the redemption of units by the Manager in a situation where it considers it not in the interests of Unitholders for investments of the Fund to be sold or where investments cannot be liquidated at an appropriate price or terms. In such situations, the Trustee should suspend the sale and/or redemption of units and call for a Unitholders’ meeting to decide on the next course of action. The suspension of the sale and/or redemption of units in the Fund should only be carried out where the interests of the Unitholders or the potential investors would be materially affected if the sale and/or redemption of units were not suspended. Other than the situation described above, the Trustee may suspend the sale and/or redemption of units in the Fund in exceptional circumstances, where there is good and sufficient reason to do so having regard to the interests of the Unitholders or potential investors. In such case, the period of the suspension must not exceed 21 days unless the consent of the Unitholders is obtained. How much can I redeem and is there a minimum holding requirement? You may redeem any amount of units. However, the Manager shall not be bound to comply with any request to partially redeem units if the effect thereof would be that you hold less than the minimum holding requirement applicable for the relevant fund. (Please refer to page 18 for the details on a minimum holding requirements) Is there a restriction on the frequency for redemption? No. 107 8. TRANSACTION INFORMATION What is Fund Switching? Switching is a facility offered by the Manager to Unitholders. This facility enables you to convert units of one unit trust fund to units of another unit trust fund managed by the Manager. Every Unitholder is entitled to two (2) free switches out of a Fund in a calendar year, and subsequent switches will incur a charge of RM100 for every switch. The Manager allows switching from Syariah-based Funds into conventional Funds, however, Muslim Unitholders are discouraged to switch from Syariah-based funds to conventional funds. Switching Between Equity Funds If you switch from a fund (the “existing fund”) to another fund (the “intended fund”), units will be redeemed at the NAV per Unit of the existing fund and the proceeds will be used to acquire units of the intended fund at the NAV per Unit of the intended fund. Any sales charge of the intended fund would be waived. Types of Funds Existing Fund All Funds Intended Fund All Funds Pricing Units redeemed Units acquired at at NAV per Unit NAV per Unit Switching Fee RM100, except for the first two switches in a calendar year Note: The general position above does not apply to switching from the BOF, which is subject to the special rules below. Switching from BOF As the BOF had a no load policy (ie. no sales charge) before 24 April 2003, there are 2 scenarios governing switching from BOF depending on whether the unitholder who wishes to switch out of the units in BOF invested in the BOF units when BOF had a no load policy (before 24 April 2003) or when BOF had imposed a sales charge (on or after 24 April 2003). Further, unitholders who invested in BOF when there was a no load policy will be subject to different rules on switching out of BOF depending on whether the investment in BOF was a switch from another fund. Types of Funds Existing Fund Intended Fund (BOF)a ALL (BOF)b (BOF)c ALL ALL Pricing Units redeemed Units acquired at at Selling Price per NAV per Unit Unit NAV per Unit NAV per Unit NAV per Unit NAV per Unit + (Sales Charge – 2%) 108 Switching Fee RM100, except for the first two switches in a calendar year 8. TRANSACTION INFORMATION 1st Scenario (a) A switch from BOF (bought without the sales charge, before 24 April 2003) into another fund will mean that the BOF units will be redeemed at the NAV per Unit of BOF and the proceeds will be used to acquire units of the intended fund at the Selling Price per Unit of the intended fund (i.e. inclusive of applicable sales charge of the intended fund) BOF intended fund (Selling Price) (b) If the BOF holding is a result of a switch from other SBB Mutual’s funds, a switch from BOF into another fund will mean that the BOF units will be redeemed at the NAV per Unit of BOF and the proceeds will be used to acquire units of the intended fund at the NAV per Unit of the intended fund. Equity fund BOF (NAV) intended fund (NAV) 2nd Scenario This would apply to unitholders who invested in BOF during the imposition of a sales charge (also referred to as ‘load policy’) (on or after 24 April 2003). (c) A switch from BOF (bought with the sales charge) into another fund will mean that the BOF units will be redeemed at the NAV per Unit of BOF. The proceeds will be used to acquire units of the intended fund at the NAV per Unit of the intended fund plus the net Sales Charge (after deduction of 2% from the Sales Charge of the intended fund). BOF intended fund (Sales Charge – 2%) What is a transfer? A transfer is a facility whereby you are entitled to convey or transmit (either fully or partially) the units registered in your name to another person by completing a transfer form which may be obtained from the Manager. For each transfer, a fee of RM3.00 is chargeable by the Manager. However, this has been waived for the Funds. For any partial transfer out of the Funds, you are also required to maintain the relevant minimum holding requirement in respect of the relevant Fund in order to maintain your account with the Manager. Does the Manager allow Regular Withdrawals? Yes. 109 8. TRANSACTION INFORMATION COMMUNICATION WITH INVESTORS Confirmation Advice Slip Each time you purchase units or conduct any other transactions for any of the Funds, a Confirmation Advice Slip is sent out to you by ordinary post. Statements of Account A statement summarising all transactions effected by you within each calendar year ending 31 December will be generated and sent to you. Fact Sheet The Manager issues a monthly fact sheet to Unitholders detailing each Funds’ investment objective and strategy, investor profile, investment portfolio, performance data and portfolio analysis. Financial Reports You will be informed of the performance of the Fund you have invested in through an audited annual report for the financial year-end of the Fund and an unaudited interim report. The reports will be sent to you within two (2) months of the end of the two stated periods. Newspaper The Manager publishes each Fund’s selling price, redemption price, NAV per unit, management fees, sales charge and redemption charge (if any) daily in at least one national Bahasa Melayu and one national English newspaper. Customer Service: You can seek assistance on any issue relating to the Funds, every working day from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., by contacting SBB Mutual at: • Our Customer Care Hotline at 03-7718 3000; or • Our regional offices and branches (listed on page 205); You may also: • E-mail SBB Mutual via cust.support@sbbmutual.com.my; or • Visit SBB Mutual’s homepage at http:// www.sbbmutual2u.com. 110 9. UNITHOLDERS’ RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES When you invest in a Fund, you have certain rights, which amongst others, include the rights to the benefits from owning the units and the right to attend and vote at Unitholders’ meetings. Each unit held in a Fund confers an equal undivided beneficial interest in the assets of the Fund. However, the unit does not give you an interest in any particular part of the Fund or right to be involved in the management or operation of the Fund (other than through Unitholders’ meetings). A Unitholder may not: • interfere with any rights or powers of the Manager or Trustee under the Deed; • exercise a right in respect of an asset or lodge a caveat or other notice affecting an asset or otherwise claim any interests in an asset; or • require an asset to be transferred to the Unitholder. What are my Rights as a Unitholder? You are entitled to: • receive distributions of income as and when payable; • receive interim and annual reports; • summon Unitholders' meetings in accordance with the Deed and the Guidelines. • vote for the removal of the Manager or the Trustee through a special resolution; • if you are a qualifying investor, exercise your cooling-off right for all your investments.* *The KWSP terms and conditions will apply for those investors exercising the cooling off right under the KWSP Members Investment Scheme. Please refer to page 104 for more details. What are my Liabilities as a Unitholder? Except to the extent as provided in the Deed in respect of fees, charges and expenses out of the amount invested in the Fund, after full payment of the Selling Price of the units held by him/her: • no Unitholder shall incur or assume any liability or be required to make any payment to the Trustee or Manager in respect of his units; and • no further liability can be imposed on any Unitholder in respect of such units. Your liability will be limited to your investments in the Fund. 111 10. THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS THE MANAGER Who is SBB Mutual Berhad? SBB Mutual was incorporated on 17 December 1990 under the Companies Act, 1965. As at 5 January 2004, it had an authorised capital of RM25,000,000 divided into 25,000,000 ordinary shares of RM1.00 each of which 10,000,000 ordinary shares are issued and fully paid-up. The shareholding interests in SBB Mutual are as follows: Shareholders and Percentage of Equity Shareholders % BHL Venture Berhad 100% Summary of Audited Profit/Loss Account and Shareholders’ Funds Unaudited Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended 31 Oct 2003 31 Dec 2002 31 Dec 2001 31 Dec 2000 RM RM RM RM Paid up capital (RM’000) 10,000 10,000 10,000 2,000 Retained Earnings (RM’000) 44,824 36,998 34,224 50,146 Shareholders’ Funds (RM’000) 54,824 46,998 44,224 52,146 1,720,400 842,492 663,992 1,138,726 Pretax profit (RM’000) 16,895 12,612 5,349 17,547 Profit after tax (RM’000) 11,826 9,254 2,878 11,980 Turnover (RM’000) Since its inception, SBB Mutual has steadily expanded and as at 5 January 2004 employs over 201 staff (comprising 110 executives and 91 non-executives) with 5 regional offices, 8 branches and 18 sales offices spread throughout the country. Currently, SBB Mutual manages 13 equity funds, 3 balanced funds and 1 fixed income fund with a total approved fund size of 11.05 billion units. 112 10. THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS As Manager, what are SBB Mutual’s main functions? The Manager is responsible for the day to day management of the Funds in accordance with the provisions of the Deed and for the development and implementation of appropriate investment strategies. The main tasks include: • managing funds received from the investors to be eventually invested by the Investment Manager; • valuation and pricing of units; • arranging the sale and redemption of units; • keeping proper records of the Funds; and • maintaining the Register of Unitholders. What are the manager’s powers in relation to removal or replacement of trustees? Section 108 of the SCA allows the Manager to remove or replace the trustees after becoming aware that: • the trustee has ceased to exist; • the trustee has not been validly appointed; • the trustee is not eligible to be appointed or to act as trustee under Section 99 of the SCA; • the trustee has failed or refused to act as trustee in accordance with the provisions or covenants of the deed or the provisions of the SCA; • a receiver is appointed over the whole or a substantial part of the assets or undertaking of the existing trustee and has not ceased to act under that appointment, or a petition is presented for the winding up of the existing Trustee (other than for the purpose of and followed by a reconstruction, unless during or following such reconstruction the existing Trustee becomes or is declared to be insolvent); or • the trustee is under investigation for conduct that contravenes the Trust Companies Act 1949, the Trustee Act 1949, the Companies Act 1965 or any securities law. Who are the people behind the Manager? THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Directors, who meet at least once every two (2) months, are mainly responsible for the overall management of SBB Mutual. In exercising their powers, the Directors will act honestly, with diligence and with reasonable skill. Each Director owes a fiduciary duty to SBB Mutual not to allow his/her personal interests to conflict with that duty. The Directors are guided by the Company Director’s Code of Ethics. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dato' Seri Goh Eng Toon, has been in banking since the fifties. In 1973, he joined Ban Hin Lee Bank Berhad (“BHL Bank”) and initiated its corporate restructuring exercise. Since then, he has been principally involved in the management of BHL Bank. Dato' Seri Goh also serves on the board of several charitable trusts. Besides being on the board of many public service and social organisations, he also sits on the board of several companies having business activities in finance, insurance, medical care, leasing, investments, property development, warehousing, asset management and trusteeship. He has been the Chief Executive of BHL Bank since 1973 and has assumed the additional role of Chairman in 1990. He has been a Director and Chairman of SBB Mutual since 17 December 1990. Pursuant to the merger of BHL Bank and Southern Bank Berhad, he was appointed a Director of the enlarged bank, SBB on 18 October 2000. He is Chairman of Southern Finance since 28 September 2001 and also Chairman of Aviva Insurance Bhd since 8 May 2000. Dato' Yeap Leong Huat is a Director of BHL Bank which has since merged with Southern Bank Berhad. He was appointed as Director of Southern Bank Berhad on 18 October 2000. He is also a Director of several private limited companies having business activities in education, property development and investments. His other directorships include Island & Peninsular Berhad, a public listed company. He has been a Director of BHL Bank since September 1980 and a Director of SBB Mutual since 3 June 1992. 113 10. THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS Dato’ Dr Yahya Bin Ismail, was appointed as a non-independent non-executive director of SBB on 1 October 1983. He was in the Public Service from 1959 to 1978. He retired as Director-General of the National Livestock Authority and served on the Totalisator Board Malaysia from 1982 to 1990 and as Chairman from 1986. Dato Dr Yahya Bin Ismail currently sits on the board of a number of public listed companies which include Killinghall (Malaysia) Berhad since 1978, Shell Refining Company (FOM) since 1978, YTL Corporation Bhd since 1984, YTL Power International Bhd since 1996 and Metroplex Berhad since 1993. He is also the Executive Chairman of Komputer Sistem (M) Sdn Bhd since 1979. Dato’ Dr Yahya Bin Ismail was appointed as Director of SBB Mutual on 1 April 2003. Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr) R.V. Navaratnam, is currently the Corporate Adviser of the Sunway Group, the Executive Director of Sunway College and Director of the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI). Tan Sri was educated at Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur and the University of Malaya in Singapore where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics. Tan Sri joined the Malaysian Civil Service in 1959 and held several posts in his career of 27 years in the Treasury. He obtained his Diploma in Public Administration from the Royal Institute of Public Administration in London in 1961 and the M.P.A (Economics) from Harvard University, United States in 1969. He was appointed Alternate Executive Director of the World Bank in Washington between 1970 and 1972. After this appointment, he rejoined the Treasury where he served as Deputy Secretary General. Tan Sri was promoted as SecretaryGeneral of the Ministry of Transport in 1986. On his retirement from the Government service, he became Chief Executive Officer of Bank Buruh (now BSN Bank) between July 1989 to July 1994. Tan Sri was Vice Chairman of the Malaysian Business Council, was a member of the Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and was a Director of the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT). He was appointed Director of SBB Unit Trust Management Berhad in April 1995. In August 1999, he was appointed member of the National Economic Consultative Council (MAPEN II). Tan Sri is presently a member of the Court and Council of the Malaysian Institute of Management and the Deputy President of the Institute of Management Consultants. He obtained an Honorary Doctorate from Oxford Brookes University (UK) and has written 6 books on the Malaysian economy. Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr) R.V. Navaratnam was appointed as an independent Director of SBB Mutual on 1 April 2003. Mr Wong Joon Hian, is the Managing Director of Advance Synergy Capital Berhad. He is a member of the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He commenced his career when he joined Price Waterhouse & Co in England after qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 1973 and has since accumulated over 30 years of working experience in the areas of audit, accountancy, financial services and corporate management. He sits on the Board of Southern Investment Bank Berhad as a non-executive director and is an independent non-executive director of Southern Finance Berhad. He is also a director in several other private limited companies. He is also currently serving the Malaysian Institute of Accountants as a member of the Accounting and Auditing Committee. Mr Wong was appointed as an independent Director of SBB Mutual on 1 April 2003. YM Raja Puan Sri Dato’ Noora Ashikin Bte Raja Abdullah, graduated with a Bachelor of Economics and Administration (Hons) from the University of Malaya in 1972 and holds a certificate from the Institute of Bankers. Upon her graduation, she joined Bank Bumiputra Malaysia Berhad as a subaccountant. In 1974 she joined Chartered Merchant Bankers Berhad as an Investment Officer and was duly promoted to Assistant Investment Manager in 1978. Subsequently in 1980, she became a remisier with Yew Securities Sdn Bhd before founding RNA Securities Sdn Bhd in 1983. In 1991, RNA Securities entered into a joint venture with Southern Bank Berhad. Since then, she sits on the board of SBB Securities Sdn Bhd. She also holds a Dealer’s Representative licence and is a member of the KLSE. She is also a trustee of the Women’s Institute of Management since 1994 and holds several positions in various social, charity and sports organisations and is also a Paul Harris Fellow. YM Raja Puan Sri Dato’ Noora Ashikin Bte Raja Abdullah was appointed as Director of SBB Mutual on 1 April 2003. 114 10. THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS THE MANAGEMENT TEAM Mr Paul Low Hong Ceong is the Chief Executive Officer. He is responsible for the company's performance and leads the company in the formulation of its business strategies and future plans. He was previously the General Manager of SBB Mutual and has been with SBB Mutual since July 1998. He holds an MBA degree from McNeese State University, Louisiana, USA. He has been in the financial service circuit since 1986, which includes international experiences in the USA. Before his return to Malaysia in 1993, he was with Northwestern Mutual and Metlife in the USA. He was also the Founder and President of Malaysian-California Chamber of Commerce 1992/1993 and President of St. Louis Chinese Junior Chamber of Commerce USA in 1987/1988. He is currently a Council Member of the FMUTM, chairing the Marketing and Distribution Committee and is also a board member and Vice President of the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia. Mr Chan Kok Hin is the Chief Marketing Officer. He is responsible for the overall marketing and business development strategies of SBB Mutual, including distribution channels development, product development, training and communications. He joined SBB Mutual on 1 February 2000 as Vice President, Head of Marketing and Business Development Division and was subsequently promoted to his present position. He has over 14 years of marketing and business development experiences in the insurance industry, which includes international experiences in the ASEAN countries. He holds a Degree in Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) majoring in Economics, is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and an Associate of Life Office Management – US and a Fellow of Life Underwriter Training Council – US. Mr David Wee Kim Peng is the Chief Operating Officer. He is responsible for the overall areas of finance, operations, customer service and information technology of SBB Mutual. He has 20 years experience in banking, insurance and management consulting. He gained most of his working experience in Maybank, Perwira Affin Bank (now Affin Bank), Price Waterhouse Consulting (now IBM Consulting) and AIA. He holds a Degree in Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from the University of Malaya. He joined SBB Mutual on 8th January 2003. Ms Jessica Loh Swee Wei is the Customer Support Director. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Hons) majoring in Economics from the University of Malaya and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). In her present appointment, she is responsible for the day to day unit trust operations, customer servicing and quality system functions within the company. This function involves the responsibility to ensure that all channels of service delivery to the customers are meeting or exceeding standards and expectations. She has over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry and areas covered ranges from operations and customer servicing to quality improvement. She joined SBB Mutual in 1996. Mr Joseph Tan Gee Hon is the Info-Ledge Director. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from the University of South Western Louisiana, USA. He has more than 16 years of IT working experience both locally and abroad. Besides having extensive experience in project development, application tools, database and hardware, Joseph also has considerable exposure in the vendor and end user environment. He is in charge of the Application Development & Support Department, Systems Support & Administration Department, Management Information Department, System & Methods Department and E-Commerce Department. He is also responsible for the consulting, administration, planning and design, support and co-ordination of all applications, database, network, data warehousing, and strategic planning for SBB Mutual. He joined SBB Mutual in September 2000. Mr Kim Thean Soo is the Finance Director. He is an Associate Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants since 1996. He is responsible for the accounting and financial management of the company. He has more than 13 years experience in the fields of audit, group accounts and compliance. Prior to joining the company, he was attached with another unit trust management company for four years. He joined SBB Mutual in May 2001. 115 10. THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS Mr Jeffrey Koit Kong Seng is the Human Resource Director. He holds a Bachelor of Divinity degree from Trinity Theological College, Singapore. He has clocked-in a total of 11 years of HR experience – 3 years as Human Resource Executive in Singapore and 7 years as Human Resource Manager in KL, prior to joining SBB Mutual in May 2002. In his present appointment, he is responsible for the entire human resource and administration functions of the company. Ms Jalaja B Balakrishna is the Head of Division – Legal and Compliance and the designated person for Compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Economics Degree (Hons) from the University of Malaya and qualified as a legal practitioner from the Legal Practitioners Admission Board (formerly known as the Barristers and Solicitors Admission Board) of Sydney, Australia. She is also an Associate Member of the Law Society of NSW, Australia. She heads a team which is responsible for providing a structured and integrated approach towards building a compliance culture within SBB Mutual and undertakes some legal work for the company. Prior to this, she worked in the area of compliance at the former Insurance and Superannuation Commission of Australia in Sydney. She joined SBB Mutual in August 1997. 116 10. THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS THE INVESTMENT MANAGER What are the Investment Manager’s main functions? The Investment Manager is responsible to manage, realise, invest, reinvest or howsoever deal in accordance with the investment objectives of each of the Funds. The Investment Manager shall have discretionary authority over the investments of each Fund subject to the Guidelines, the SCA and the internal policies and procedures. The Investment Manager reports to the Investment Committee of the Funds on a regular basis on the status of the portfolio, proposed investment strategy and other matters relating to the portfolio of the Funds. Who is the Investment Manager? SBB Mutual has appointed SBB Asset Management Sdn Bhd as the Investment Manager for the Funds with the approval of the Trustee. BACKGROUND OF SBB ASSET MANAGEMENT SDN BHD (SBBAM) SBB Asset Management Sdn Bhd (SBBAM) began operations in January 1992, and is a member of Southern Bank Berhad Group. On 1 July 2003, SBBAM merged with BAM and SBBAM is the Investment Manager for all Funds managed and administered by SBB Mutual. As at 5 January 2004, the staff strength stood at 40 with 33 executives and 7 non-executive staff. Who are the people behind SBBAM? BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SBBAM Dato' Yeap Leong Huat is a Director of BHL Bank which has since merged with Southern Bank Berhad. He was appointed as Director of Southern Bank Berhad on 18 October 2000. He is also a Director of several private limited companies having business activities in education, property development and investments. His other directorships include Island & Peninsular Berhad, a public listed company. He has been a Director of BHL Bank since September 1980, Director of SBB Mutual since 3 June 1992 and was appointed as Director of SBBAM with effect from 17 November 2003. Dato’ Michael Yeoh is the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI), a non-profit Research Institute focused on developing international relations, strategic thinking, leadership and knowledge management. He has been actively involved in research, consultation and advisory work for various organisations for the past 20 years. He is currently the VicePresident of Institute of Management Consultants and member of Malaysian-Australia Business Council, National Economic Consultative Council, International Affairs Committee of Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce & Industry, National Economic Action Council’s Working Group on Globalization and Ministry of International Trade and Industry’s Expert Group on WTO issues. Encik Nordin Yahaya, is the General Manager of Corporate Services and Information, SBB. He also heads the Southern Bank Islamic Banking Section. Prior to joining Southern Bank in 1991, he served in the Malaysian Administrative and Diplomatic Service for sixteen years. He served as Assistant Secretary in the Foreign Investment Committee (FIC) Secretariat, Senior Assistant Director in the Prime Minister’s Department, Senior Assistant Secretary in the Capital Issues Committee (CIC) Secretariat and Special Assistant to the Finance Minister, a post he held until he left public service in 1991. 117 10. THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS KEY MANAGEMENT STAFF OF SBBAM Ms Pearl Wong, is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of SBBAM. She has more than 25 years of experience in fund management and is the principal officer responsible for setting up and the daily running of SBBAM. Pearl started her career as an auditor with Kassim Chan. In 1977, she joined Bumiputra Merchant Bankers as a fund manager and Rashid Hussain Asset Management as the General Manager of Investment in 1989. In 1990, she joined the Southern Bank Group to set up SBBAM. Throughout her career as a fund manager, Pearl has handled institutional money consisting of pension funds, unit trust funds, charitable foundations and statutory funds. Pearl is a graduate in Economics from the University of Nottingham, England. Ms Ng Geok Ching (Angie), is the Vice President, Investment. She assists Pearl in fund management and client enquiries. Prior to joining SBBAM, she was an Assistant Manager with the Investment Department of Aseambankers Malaysia Berhad for three and a half years. She is a graduate in Actuarial Science from the London School of Economics. She is the designated fund manager for SBB Premium Capital Fund and SBB Retirement Balanced Fund and has been a licensed fund manager since 1996. Encik Azlan Hussin is the Vice President, Investment. Prior to joining SBBAM, he was attached to Ernst & Young Auditing firm as a Senior Auditor for one and a half years. His work function involved planning audit program, consulting with clients on improvement of accounting system and monitoring subordinate staff. He joined SBBAM in June 1997. An accountant by training, he is well versed in financial and accounting analysis, therefore he has naturally resumed responsibilities of fundamental investment research and fund management for SBBAM. He is a graduate from Southbank University of London with honours degree in Accounting and Finance, and also a graduate of Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants (ACCA) from Emile Woolf College, London. He is the designated fund manager for SBB Composite Index Fund, SBB Dana Al-Ihsan 2, SBB Dana Al-Hikmah and SBB Dana Al-Azam. He has been a licensed fund manager since 1998 Mr Philip Wong is the Vice President, Investment. He started his career as a research analyst in Bumiputra Merchant Bankers Berhad in 1995 before moving to Amanah SSCM Asset Management Berhad and Pacific Mutual Fund Berhad. He joined SBBAM in April 2000. He is a graduate in Master of Science in Investment Analysis from University of Stirling, Scotland and Bachelor of Accountancy from University of Huddersfield, England. He is the designated fund manager for SBB Equity Income Fund and SBB Crystal Equity Fund. He has been a licensed fund manager since 2000. Mr Low Kwong Choong is the Vice President, Investment. He has more than 20 years of professional experience in audit, stockbroking and investment research. He has prior exposure with both local and foreign stock brokerages. Before joining BAM, he was an executive director in a local futures brokerage for two years. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a chartered accountant/certified public accountant by qualification. He is the designated fund manager for SBB Double Growth Fund and SBB Emerging Companies Growth Fund. He has been a licensed fund manager since 2000. Ms Wu Yah Ning is the Vice President, Investment. She has been with BAM since 1997 and continued her service with SBBAM after the merger. Prior to joining BAM, she was an International Project Finance Executive in an international investment bank. Her first degree was from the London School of Economics and she has a Masters in Investment Management (with distinction) from the City University Business School in London. She is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). She is the designated fund manager for SBB Savings Fund, SBB High Growth Fund, SBB Index-Linked Fund and SBB HGF SEQUEL Fund. She has been a licensed fund manager since 1997. 118 10. THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS Encik Suhaimi bin Abdullah is the Vice President, Investment. He started his career as a trainee executive in an investment organization, before joining a local financial institution as a credit analyst evaluating credit proposals for corporate clients. Prior to joining BAM, he worked for over five (5) years with a large local fund management organization where he was responsible for investment research and portfolio management for one of their newer funds. He holds a bachelor’s degree in management from the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and an MBA in Financial Studies from the University of Nottingham. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He is the designated fund manager for SBB Dana AlIhsan and SBB Dana Al- Mizan. He has been a licensed fund manager since 2001. Mr Dennis Lee is the Vice President, Investment. Prior joining the fund management industry, he was with an international insurance firm performing actuarial tasks. He subsequently moved on to be an Investment Analyst in a local securities firm. He graduated with a Masters degree in Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Leicester, UK and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Macquarie University, Australia. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder. He has been a licensed fund manager since 2003. Encik Laif Ahmad Fisal is Assistant Vice President, Investment. Prior to joining SBBAM, he was an analyst with the Malaysian Derivatives Clearing House and a Company Dealer in a stockbroking firm. He graduated with a Masters degree in Finance from Strathclyde University, Scotland, a Masters degree in Financial Engineering & Quantitative Analysis from Reading University, England and a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science from City University, England. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder. He is the designated fund manager for SBB Bond Fund and has been a licensed fund manager since 2003. Mr Hiew Wee Leong is Assistant Vice President, Investment. Prior to joining BAM, he was attached to a local securities firm as an Investment Analyst. He graduated from Monash University, Australia, with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. He has been a licensed fund manager since 2000. Ms Tan Choh Bee is Vice President, Compliance. She has been with SBBAM for 12 years and currently heads the Compliance Department. Prior to joining SBBAM, she was with PFA Corporate Services as a Company Secretary. She is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) of England. Mr Lau Yew Sun is the Vice President, Finance & Administration. Prior to joining the company, he was a Supervisory Audit Senior with KPMG Peat Marwick. He joined BAM in February 1995, and currently heads the Finance and Administration Department. He is a graduate in Accounting from the Universiti Utara Malaysia. He is also a registered Public Accountant with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA). 119 10. THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS Investment Management Agreement The Agreement sets out the terms and conditions upon which SBBAM is appointed and agrees to act as the investment manager for the Manager, SBB Mutual in respect of the Funds. SBBAM may, at its complete discretion manage, realise, invest, reinvest or deal with each part of the portfolio subject to the investment powers and restriction set out in the Prospectus, supplements and other documents in relation to the Funds. The remuneration is either on a flat fee basis or sliding scale based on the net asset value of each Fund and varies depending on the type of Fund. SBBAM will at all times act with bona fides and in the best interests and for the benefit of the portfolio and all investment transactions effected pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement will be effected in accordance with the objectives of the relevant Fund, the provisions of the Deed, relevant Prospectuses and will be subject to the rules and customs of the exchange, market and/or any clearing house through which the transactions are executed or settled and to all applicable law so that: • • • If there is any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and any such rules, or applicable law, the latter will prevail subject to prior notification thereof to the Manager; SBBAM may take or omit to take any action they consider fit in order to ensure compliance with any such rules, and applicable law; and such rules, and applicable law and all such actions so taken and such omissions will be binding on the Manager. The Manager shall advise SBBAM in writing of any investment restrictions, changes or modifications as imposed by the SC or any other authority from time to time which shall affect the investments of the portfolio and if the Manager deems any investments made for the portfolio to be in violation of such restrictions, changes or modifications, the Manager shall inform SBBAM in writing and SBBAM shall take the necessary action to be in compliance within a reasonable time. SBBAM will comply with all specific procedures and implement such controls within a reasonable time frame as may be requested by the Manager on condition that these requirements are statutorily imposed or required by the regulators and/or the Trustee as the minimum internal controls for the industry. Either the Manager or the Investment Manager shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement by serving a notice in writing of at least three (3) months or such shorter period as may be agreed to between the parties and this shall commence upon actual receipt of the written notice. The Agreement shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following events: • SBB Mutual ceases to be approved by SC as a management company; • SBBAM ceases to be approved/licensed by SC as an investment manager; • either party ceases to carry on business; • SBB Mutual or SBBAM is declared insolvent or consents to the appointment of a trustee, custodian or intervener or receiver for it or for a substantial part of its property or any such trustee, custodian, intervener or receiver is appointed, or bankruptcy, dissolution, reorganisation, intervention, arrangement or liquidation proceedings (or proceedings similar in purpose or effect) are instituted by or against SBB Mutual or SBBAM provided that the winding-up, liquidation or cessation of business of SBB Mutual under any circumstances whatsoever shall not terminate this Agreement until actual notice of such winding-up, liquidation or cessation of business has been received by SBBAM; and • at any time any act, condition, thing, approvals, licences or consents required to be done, performed , fulfilled or obtained in order to enable either party hereto lawfully to enter into, exercise its rights under and perform the obligations expressed to be assumed by it under this Agreement is not done, renewed, obtained or granted. 120 10. THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE What are the Investment Committee’s role and main functions? The role of the Investment Committee is to ensure that the investment management of the Funds is consistent with the objectives set out for the Funds, the Deed, the Guidelines, the SCA and other relevant securities laws, any internal investment restrictions and policies, and acceptable and efficacious investment management policies within the unit trust industry. The Investment Committee will oversee and draw up broad policies for fund management activities for the Funds. The Investment Committee meets regularly at least once a month to review the performance of the portfolio of the Funds and oversees the Investment Manager in ensuring that they comply with the investment guidelines of the Funds under management. The performance of the Funds will also be reviewed against the appropriate adopted benchmarks. Who are the members of the Investment Committee? Professor Dr Sieh Lee Mei Ling, Ph.D., M.A (Sheffield), B.Sc. (Econs Hons) (Singapore) is the Chair Professor of Business Administration, University of Malaya. She has extensive research experience and has numerous publications. She has been a consultant to government and inter-government agencies, professional bodies, industries, multinational and Malaysian corporations. Her advisory and honorary positions include those with the Palm Oil Research Institute of Malaysia, the Master Builders Association of Malaysia, the Board of Employees Provident Fund and the National Accreditation Board. She was appointed as an independent member of the Investment Committee for DGF, ECO, SF, DALI, BOF, INF, MIZAN and SEQUEL on 1 April 2003, PCF, RBF, CIF, DALI 2, AZAM, HIKMAH on 14 October 2003, and CRS and EIF on 20 November 2003. Professor Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin, Ph.D (independent member) is a Professor in the Department of Applied Economics, Faculty of Economics & Administration, University of Malaya. She holds a PhD in Development Economics from the University of London, England. She has served as a lecturer in the University of Malaya since 1979 and has extensive knowledge in the areas of industrial development and policy, international trade and regional groupings and economic structural transformation. She has published her work and has conducted research work for international agencies such as the Asian Development Bank, UNCTAD and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. Professor Dr. Mahani is a member of the Working Committee of the National Economic Action Council, Associate Research Fellow of the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) and Program Associate of the American Committee on Asian Economic Studies. She was a Board Member of the EPF from 1998 – 2001. In April 2001, Professor Dr Mahani was appointed as Head, Special Consultancy Team on Globalisation at the NEAC. She was appointed as an independent member of the Investment Committee for DGF, ECO, SF, HGF and DALI on 2 April 1999, BOF on 16 July 1999, INF on 25 May 2000, MIZAN on 12 February 2001, SEQUEL on 15 February 2001, DALI 2, AZAM and HIKMAH on 28 April 2003, and CRS and EIF on 23 September 2003. Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr) R.V. Navaratnam, as aforementioned on page 114. Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr) R.V. Navaratnam was appointed as an independent member of the Investment Committee for PCF on 15 June 1995, RBF on 22 February 1997, CIF on 13 September 1999, DALI 2, AZAM and HIKMAH on 28 April 2003, DGF, ECO, SF, DALI, BOF, INF, MIZAN and SEQUEL on 14 October 2003, and CRS and EIF on 23 September 2003. 121 10. THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS Tan Sri Osman S. Cassim, was appointed Chairman of SBB in October 1990. He has extensive experience in the public sector having served as a member of the Malaysian Administrative and Diplomatic Service for 30 years. Among the posts he held during this tenure were Secretary-General in the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Information and Ministry of Home Affairs. Tan Sri Osman was also Director-General of the Public Services Department Malaysia from 1980 up to his retirement in 1985. In 1985, he was appointed National Executive for Malaysia and Brunei of the General Electric Technical Services Co Inc. (USA) and subsequently as National Advisor to the General Electric International (USA) in 1988 until 1993. In 1987, he was appointed as a Member of the Advisory Panel established under Section 31A (2) of the Central Bank Malaysia Ordinance 1985. He is a member of the Court of Fellows of the Malaysian Institute of Management and is currently its Vice-President. Tan Sri Osman was educated at Anderson School, Ipoh and later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from University of Malaya in Singapore. In 1970 and 1984, he attended the Advanced Management Programmes conducted respectively by the New Zealand Administrative Staff College, Wellington and the Harvard Business School in Boston. Tan Sri Osman was appointed as a member of the Investment Committee for PCF on 15 June 1995, RBF on 22 February 1997, CIF on 13 September 1999, DALI 2, AZAM and HIKMAH on 28 April 2003, DGF, ECO, SF, DALI, BOF, INF, MIZAN and SEQUEL on 14 October 2003, and CRS and EIF on 23 September 2003. YM Raja Puan Sri Dato’ Noora Ashikin Bte Raja Abdullah, as aforementioned on page 114. YM Raja Puan Sri Dato’ Noora Ashikin Bte Raja Abdullah was appointed as a member of the Investment Committee for DGF, ECO, SF, HGF, DALI, BOF, INF, MIZAN and SEQUEL on 8 April 2003 and PCF, RBF, CIF, DALI 2, AZAM and HIKMAH on 14 October 2003, and CRS and EIF on 20 November 2003. Dato’ Dr Yahya Bin Ismail, as aforementioned on page 114. Dato’ Dr Yahya was appointed as a member of the Investment Committee for DALI 2, AZAM and HIKMAH on 28 April 2003, PCF, RBF and CIF on 24 July 2003, DGF, ECO, SF, HGF, DALI, BOF, INF, MIZAN and SEQUEL on 14 October 2003, and CRS and EIF on 23 September 2003. Managing Conflicts of Interest To the best knowledge of the Manager, transactions undertaken by or on behalf of the Fund are done in the interests of the Unitholders. The Manager, the Investment Manager, their employees, directors or affiliates and members of the Investment Committee (“the Relevant Persons”) will not deal with the Fund as beneficial owner on the sale or purchase of investments to or from the Fund. Where a conflict of interest arises due to the Relevant Persons holding substantial shareholdings or directorships of public listed companies, and any of the Fund invests in shares or stocks belonging to that public listed company, the said Relevant Persons shall abstain from any decision making relating to that particular share or stock. The Manager also has its own internal policies and procedures to address this kind of conflict of interest with respect to its officers and this would also cover the fund managers. Substantial shareholding according to Section 69D subsection (1) to (3) of the Companies Act, 1965 means an interest of not less than 5 percent in the voting shares of a company. Any transactions carried out for or on behalf of the Funds are executed on terms that are best available to the Funds and which are no less favourable than arm’s length transactions between independent parties. 122 10. THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS THE SYARIAH ADVISER (with reference to all the Syariah Funds namely DALI, MIZAN, DALI 2, AZAM and HIKMAH) What are the Syariah Adviser’s Roles and Responsibilities? In line with the SC guidelines, the roles of IBFIM as the Syariah Adviser are; 1. ensuring that the Syariah based unit trust funds (“the Funds”) are managed and administered in accordance with the Syariah principles; 2. providing expertise and guidance for the Funds in all matters relating to Syariah principles, including on the Funds deed and prospectus, its structure and investment process, and other operational and administrative matters; 3. consulting the SC who may consult the Syariah Advisory Council where there is any ambiguity or uncertainty as to an investment, instrument, system, procedure and/or process; 4. scrutinising the Funds’ compliance report as provided by the compliance officer, transaction report provided by or duly approved by the trustee and any other report deemed necessary for the purpose of ensuring that the Funds’ investments are in line with the Syariah principles; 5. preparing a report to be included in the Funds’ interim and annual report certifying whether the Funds have been managed and administered in accordance with the Syariah principles; 6. ensuring that the Funds comply, with any guideline, ruling or decision issued by the SC, with regard to Syariah matters; 7. vetting and advising on the promotional materials of the Funds; 8. assisting and attending to any ad-hoc meeting called by the SC and/or any other relevant authority; and 9. having regular quarterly meetings with the Manager on all syariah issues relating to the Islamic Funds. BACKGROUND OF ISLAMIC BANKING AND FINANCE INSTITUTE MALAYSIA SDN BHD (IBFIM) Islamic Banking and Finance Institute Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (IBFIM) was incorporated as a private limited liability company in Malaysia under the Companies Act, 1965 on 13 April 1995 and commenced operations on 1 August 1995. Its establishment is in line with Malaysia’s target to become a regional and international Islamic banking and takaful centre. Pursuant to Financial Sector Masterplan (FSMP), IBFIM emerged as an industry-owned institute to produce well trained, high calibre individuals and management teams with the required expertise in the Islamic finance industry. Its establishment is in line with Malaysia’s target to become a regional and international Islamic banking and takaful centre. IBFIM promotes and facilitates the understanding and appreciation of the philosophy and principles of Islamic financial system. IBFIM has a staff strength of 40 comprising 31 executives and 9 non-executives and currently is the syariah adviser to 30 unit trust funds. The shareholding interests in IBFIM are as follows: Bank Negara Malaysia (Special Shareholder) EON Bank Berhad BIMB Holdings Berhad Hong Leong Bank Berhad AmMerchant Bank Berhad Public Bank Berhad Malayan Banking Berhad RHB Bank Berhad Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad Southern Bank Berhad Affin Bank Berhad Southern Finance Berhad Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad Takaful Nasional Sdn. Bhd. 123 10. THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS Who are the people behind IBFIM? The Board of Directors of IBFIM consists of: 1. Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz (Chairman) 2. Tan Sri Dato' Azman Hashim 3. Datuk Amirsham A. Aziz 4. Dato' Ahmad Tajudin Abdul Rahman 5. Dato’ Mohd Fadzli Yusof 6. Dato’ Fadzil Yusoff 7. Encik Bakarudin Ishak 8. Encik Aminuddin Md. Desa 9. Encik Mustapha Hamat (Chief Executive Officer) The Syariah Advisory Team: Encik Mustapha Hamat has over 28 years experience in the banking and finance industry, with 19 years in the Islamic banking field. His major contributions to the industry include the setting up of the first Syariah-based bank in Malaysia. His involvement in the industry started long before the incorporation of the first Syariah-based bank in Malaysia. He was deeply involved in laying the framework for the successful implementation of Syariah-based banking system with the Central Bank of Malaysia. Prior to joining IBFIM as its CEO, he was the Senior Consultant at the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB), developing among others, Islamic Accounting Standards for the country. Prior to his stint at MASB, he was the General Manager of the Finance Division and later the Retail Banking Division of Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd. (BIMB), the first Islamic bank in Malaysia. Mustapha is an accountant by profession. He obtained a Master of Business Administration from Brunel University, United Kingdom in 1990. He holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Accounting and a Bachelor in Economics from the University of Malaya. He also has the Shahada Ulya from Kolej Islam Malaya. Mohd. Bakir Haji Mansor was appointed as one of the Syariah Advisory Team members in 1995. Presently he is a member of the Syariah Supervisory Councils of Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd. (BIMB), Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Bhd. (STMB) and ASEAN Retakaful International (L) Ltd. (ARIL). Prior to this, he was the Syariah Coordinator of BIMB and the Secretary of the Syariah Supervisory Councils of BIMB, STMB and ARIL. Before joining Bank Islam in 1984, Mohd. Bakir served at the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs in the Prime Minister's Department for 13 years. He was also one of the Chief Assistant Directors at the Islamic Research Centre for 4 years. He holds a Cambridge Oversea School Certificate and Shahada Ulya from Kolej Islam Malaya. Mohammad Khairi Saat has been involved in the banking industry for over six years, with five years in the Islamic-banking field. Prior to joining IBFIM, Khairi was with one of the leading Malaysian banks and was involved in the overall development of its Islamic Banking operations. His expertise lies in the product development of both Islamic financing and deposit, as well as their system development activities. He graduated from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in 1996 with a Bachelor (Honors) in Business Administration. Wan Jemizan Wan Deraman Besides being an Assistant Manager in the Education Department, Wan Jemizan Wan Deraman is also a lecturer of Islamic Studies at IBFIM. Prior to joining IBFIM, he was a Syariah Adviser of Syarikat Jurutera Perunding ZAABA Sdn. Bhd. Wan Jemizan holds a Bachelor of Usuluddin (First Class Honours), majoring in Tafsir and Public Administration, from Akademi Pengajian Islam, University of Malaya. 124 10. THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS Mohd Nasir Ismail is an Assistant Manager in the Education Department and a lecturer in Usul Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) at IBFIM. Before joining IBFIM, he was with Institut Pengajian Ilmu-Ilmu Islam, Kelantan. Mohd Nasir graduated with a Bachelor of Syariah from University of Malaya. Designated person responsible for the Syariah Advisory of DALI, MIZAN, DALI 2, AZAM and HIKMAH: Mohd Bakir Haji Mansor, as afore-mentioned above. 125 11. THE TRUSTEES Who are the Trustees? Trustee Funds Amanah Raya Berhad DGF AmTrustee Berhad BOF & DALI Universal Trustee (Malaysia) Berhad ECO, SF, HGF, SEQUEL, MIZAN, PCF, RBF, CIF, DALI 2, AZAM, HIKMAH, CRS & EIF Malaysian Trustees Berhad INF What are the Trustees’ main Duties & Responsibilities? Subject to the Deed and the SC Requirements, each Trustee's duty is to act as custodian of the Funds and to safeguard the interests of the Unitholders. Each Trustee must ensure that the Funds are managed and administered in accordance with the Deed, SCA, Guidelines, securities laws and acceptable and efficacious business practices within the unit trust industry. The Trustees shall keep or cause to be kept proper books of account in relation to the investment and properties of the Funds and ensure that proper records are kept for all transactions, dividends, interest and income received and distributed in respect of the Funds. The Trustees must also ensure that the accounts of the Funds are audited by the approved Auditors annually and that the Unitholders receive the accounts within the prescribed period. Retirement, Removal or Replacement of the Trustee A Trustee must retire as Trustee of the Funds when required to retire by law. A Trustee must retire as trustee of the relevant Fund when requested to do so by the Manager and on condition that at least 6 months written notice is given to such Trustee or any shorter notice which such Trustee accepts. The Trustee may also retire by giving the requisite notice period to the Manager or any shorter notice the Manager accepts. The Manager has a duty to replace a trustee upon the happening of any of the events stipulated in section 108 of the SCA. The Trustee must also retire if a special resolution to that effect has been passed by the Unitholders. A special resolution means a resolution passed at a meeting of Unitholders duly convened in accordance with the Deed and carried by a majority of not less than seventy five per cent (75%) of the votes cast. A Trustee may also be replaced in the circumstances set out in section 11.6 of the Deed. A Trustee must retire if and when requested to do so by the Manager upon the happening of any of the events set out in the Deed. 126 11. THE TRUSTEES Powers of the Trustee to Remove, Retire or Replace the Manager The Manager must retire as manager of the Funds when required to retire by law. The Manager may also retire by giving the requisite notice period to the Trustee or any shorter notice the Trustee accepts. On the retirement of the Manager, the Manager may appoint in writing another corporation to be the manager of the relevant Fund, subject to the approval of the Trustee and any approval required by the SC. If the Manager does not propose a replacement at least thirty (30) days before the Manager proposes to retire or the Trustee does not approve of the replacement proposed by the Manager, the Trustee may appoint a new manager as of the date of the proposed retirement. The appointment will be only be complete if the new manager executes a deed by which it covenants to be bound by the deed and its appointment as manager of the fund has been approved by the SC. Pending the appointment of the new manager, the Trustee, subject to any approval required by law, may act as manager of the fund but is not obliged to repurchase units in accordance with the deed. For the period during which the Trustee acts a manager of the fund, it may not issue or offer to the public for subscription or purchase or invite the public to subscribe for or purchase any units. The issue of units must cease as soon as reasonably practicable upon the commencement of the period during which the Trustee commences to act as manager. Winding up of the Funds Where the Manager is in liquidation or has, in the opinion of the Trustee, to the prejudice of the Unitholders failed to comply with any provision or covenant of the Deed or contravened any of the provisions of the SCA, the Trustee shall convene Unitholders meeting. If a resolution is passed by a majority in number representing at least three fourths of the value of units held by Unitholders voting at the said meeting that the a Fund be wound up, the Trustee shall apply to the Court for an order confirming the resolution. Trustee’s Willingness to Act and Statement of Responsibility Each Trustee is willing to assume the position of Trustee for the Funds it is acting for and is responsible for all obligations and duties as stipulated in the Deed and applicable laws. Trustee’s Indemnification Each Trustee is entitled to be indemnified out of the assets of the Fund or Funds it is acting for, for any liability incurred by the Trustee in performing or exercising any of its powers or duties in relation to that Fund. This indemnity is in addition to any indemnity available at law, but does not extend to liabilities arising from a breach of the trust or for failing to show the degree of care and diligence required of a trustee having regard to its powers, authorities and discretion under the Deed or SC Requirements. 127 11. THE TRUSTEES BACKGROUND OF AMANAH RAYA BERHAD (ARB) Amanah Raya Berhad is the Trustee for DGF. ARB was incorporated on 29 May 1995 under the Companies Act 1965 and Public Trust Corporation Act 1995, and commenced its operation on 1 August 1995. It has an authorised capital of RM10,000,000. Its issued and paid-up capital is RM6,000,002. The unaudited shareholders’ funds stood at RM46,808,000 with a pre-tax profit of RM1,836,000 for the year ended 31 December 2003. ARB is wholly owned by the Minister of Finance (Incorporated). The Board of Directors constitutes the following: (i) Y. Bhg. Dato’ Dusuki Bin Haji Ahmad – Chairman (appointed with effect from 29 December 2003) (ii) Encik Izham Bin Yusoff – Managing Director (iii) Encik Mohamed Bazain bin Idris – Director (iv) Tuan Haji Ab. Gani bin Haron – Director (v) Y. Bhg. Datin Aminah Binti Pit Abd Raman – Director (vi) Tuan Haji Ahmad Kamal Bin Abdullah Al –Yafii – Director (vii) Y. Bhg. Dato’ Wan Ahmad Farid bin Wan Salleh – Director (viii) Tuan Haji Yaacob bin Hussin – Director In terms of administration, ARB is headed by a Managing Director and assisted by three General Managers. It has a staff strength of 363 (100 executives and 263 non-executives) persons nationwide as at 5 January 2004. ARB currently has 57 unit trust schemes under its trusteeship. The Management Team of ARB Encik Izham Bin Yusoff, is the Managing Director. He graduated from University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA with an MBA and holds a BBA Accounting [specializing in Accounting and International Business] from the same University. He has wide experience in the field of Accounting and Financial Management from various multinational companies such as EON Bhd, Maxis Berhad, Citibank Berhad Malaysia and Procter & Gamble (S) Ltd., Singapore. Presently, he is responsible for the overall management of Amanah Raya Berhad. Hajjah Habsah Bt. Bakar is the General Manager, Operations. She graduated from University of Malaya with a Degree in Law and holds a postgraduate Diploma in Syariah Law and Practice from International Islamic University. She has vast experience in legal administration since joining the Judicial and Legal service in 1985. Presently she is responsible for the overall running of the Corporate Trust Department, Legal Department and Branch Operations. Encik Sudirman Bin Masduki is the General Manager, Corporate Services. He holds a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and is a Fellow of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants United Kingdom. He has vast experience in the fields of finance and accounting from Jabatan Akauntan Negara Malaysia. Presently, he is responsible for the overall running of the Finance and Accounts Department, Information Technology Department, Investment Department and Human Resources and Administration Department. Encik Rafie Bin Omar is the General Manager, Sales and Marketing. He has a Diploma in Law from MARA Institute of Technologies (ITM) Shah Alam and a LLB Degree from the University of Melbourne, Australia. He was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in March 1989. From private law practice, he served Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) for about six years since 1994, as legal advisor in its Business Development and Corporate Affairs division. He represented MRCB as one of the directors of KL Sentral Sdn. Bhd. In March 2000 he joined the legal team of Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Berhad, specializing in property matters. Encik Rafie joined Amanah Raya Berhad in September 2001 and is responsible for the overall running of the Marketing and Corporate Communications Department, Product Development Department and Sales Department. 128 11. THE TRUSTEES Encik Mohd. Ishak Bin Sulaiman is the Manager, Finance and Accounts Department. He holds a Degree in Accounting from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and a member of Malaysian Institute of Accountant (MIA). He has been with Amanah Raya Berhad since September 1995. He has gained extensive experience in the fields of finance and accounting when he was attached to Jabatan Akauntan Negara. Encik Mohd. Ridzuan Bin Taib is the Manager, IT Department. He holds a Degree in Computer Science (UTM) and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from University of Hull, United Kingdom. He joined Amanah Raya Berhad in December 1990 and assumed the present position since August 1995. Puan Wan Numzila Binti Wan Junuh is the Manager, Legal Department. She graduated from the International Islamic University, Kuala Lumpur with a Degree in Law (LLB). She joined the company in July 1997. She was appointed by the Board of Director to exercise the functions of the company secretary from July 1997 to July 2000. Encik Zainudin Bin Suhaimi is the Manager, Corporate Trust Department. He holds a Degree in Business Administration (Finance) from University Putra Malaysia and a Diploma in Business Studies from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and joined Amanah Raya Berhad since 1992. He is in charge of the operations of the Corporate Trust Department. Puan Nurul Hayati binti Zawawi is the Senior Executive. She holds a Degree in Law from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and joined Amanah Raya Berhad since 1992. Prior to joining Amanah Raya Berhad, she was a Registrar at the Sessions Court, Perlis. She is attached to the Corporate Trust Department and responsible in overseeing compliance matters of Unit Trust Funds. Encik Zainul Abidin Bin Hj Ahmad is the Company Secretary. He has more than 10 years’ working experience in legal and secretarial matters. He began his career in 1990 as a Legal Assistant with Messrs. Kam Woon Wah & Co. In February 2002, he joined ARB where he oversees the secretarial matters of the Group. ARB’s financial highlights are as follows: Unaudited 31.12.2003 Year Ended 31.7.2002 Year Ended 31.7.2001 Year Ended 31.7.2000 RM RM RM RM Paid-up capital (RM ‘000) 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 Shareholders’ Funds (RM ‘000) 46,808 47,156 40,471 33,728 Turnover (RM ‘000) 29,109 27,813 24,784 16,991 Pretax profit (RM ‘000) 1,836 10,005 10,649 3,156 Profit after taxation (RM ‘000) 1,322 7,284 7,344 2,025 Earnings per share (RM) 0.22 1.21 1.22 0.34 Net dividend per share (RM) 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 129 11. THE TRUSTEES BACKGROUND OF AmTRUSTEE BERHAD (AmTB) The Trustee of DALI and BOF is AmTrustee Berhad (AmTB) with its registered office at 22nd Floor, Bangunan AmBank Group, 55, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur. AmTB was incorporated on 28 July 1987 and commenced its operations in March 1992. AmTB has an authorised share capital of RM1,000,000 and a paid-up share capital of RM500,000. The shareholders funds stood at RM2,471,589 with a pre-tax profit of RM461,010 for the year ended 31 March 2003. AmTB has been involved in the unit trust industry as a trustee since 1997. To date, AmTB employs 37 staff comprising 14 executives and 23 non-executives and currently has, in addition to the said Funds, 17 other unit trusts funds under its trusteeship. The shareholders and percentage of shareholding: Shareholders AmMerchant Bank Berhad Shareholding (%) 20 AmFinance Berhad 20 Arab-Malaysian Credit Berhad 20 AmSecurities Holding Sdn Bhd 20 AMDB Factoring Sdn Bhd 20 The Board of Directors constitutes the following: Chairman Puan Fauziah binti Yacob Directors Dato’ Jaspal Singh s/o Sher Singh Madam Amarjeet Kaur d/o Ranjit Singh Madam Pushparani d/o A Moothathamby Independent Directors Dato’ Syed Mohd Yusof Bin Tun Syed Nasir Tuan Haji Mohd Idris Bin Mohd Isa THE MANAGEMENT TEAM OF AmTB Dato’ Jaspal Singh s/o Sher Singh (Chief Executive Officer cum Director) He is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and has been with the AmBank Group since October 1981, having served the Asset Administration, Internal Audit, Treasury Department, Arab-Malaysian Investment Management Section (AMIM) and Share Registrar Unit. Besides heading AmTrustee Berhad, he also currently heads the Custodian/Nominees Services within AmMerchant Bank Berhad. Ms Azlinda Abdul Manaf (Manager) Ms Azlinda holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accounting and Finance from SouthBank University of London. Prior to joining AmTrustee Berhad, she was with Pengkalen Securities as a Dealer’s Representative. Ms Sharon Khaw Cheng Sim (Assistant Manager) Prior to her appointment at AmTrustee Berhad, she was the Head of Share Margin Trading Unit at United Overseas Bank (M) Bhd and before that, as Operation Assistant Manager at Inter-Pacific Securities Sdn Bhd. She once served Arab-Malaysian Merchant Bank Berhad as Marketing Officer. 130 11. THE TRUSTEES AmTB’s financial highlights are as follows: Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended 31.03.2003 31.03.2002 31.03.2001 RM RM RM 500,000 500,000 500,000 Shareholders’ Funds (RM’000) 2,471,589 2,262,373 1,786,990 Turnover 2,607,896 1,879,056 774,348 Pretax profit/(loss) (RM’000) 461,010 690,514 605,569 Profit/(loss) after tax 209,216 475,383 432,800 Earnings per share 0.5124 0.9508 0.8656 - - - Paid-up capital (RM’000) Net dividend per share Delegation of Share Custodial Functions to AMMB Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn Bhd (“AMMBN(T)SB”) AmTB has delegated the Share Custodial functions to AMMBN(T)SB to utilize AMMBN(T)SB information systems and to ensure real time notification of settlements and transfer of securities and also to reduce the risks of settlement of securities. AMMBN(T)SB, a fully owned subsidiary of AmMerchant Bank Berhad and Authorised Depository Member (“ADM”) of Malaysian Central Depository Sdn Bhd (“MCD”), was set up to assist investment advisors, managers of large international portfolios, lending banks and international custodians in the movement and management of cash and securities and providing clients with real-time notification of settlements and reports tailored to clients’ requirements. AMMBN(T)SB is equipped with CAMRA 2000 system (Complete Accounting and Management Reporting System) an intergrated and on-line system designed to meet clients’ operations and enhance the Custodian functions. 131 11. THE TRUSTEES BACKGROUND OF UNIVERSAL TRUSTEE (MALAYSIA) BERHAD (UTMB) Universal Trustee (Malaysia) Berhad (UTMB) is the trustee for ECO, SF, HGF, SEQUEL, MIZAN, PCF, RBF, CIF, DALI 2, AZAM, HIKMAH, CRS and EIF. UTMB was incorporated on 5 March 1974 under the Companies Act, 1965. It has an authorised capital of RM5, 000,000 divided into 500,000 ordinary shares of RM10 each of which 100,000 ordinary shares of RM10 each are issued and RM5 called and paid-up. The unaudited shareholders funds and pre-tax profit stood at RM4,143,474 and RM1,1581,071 respectively as at 30 September 2003. The shareholding interests in UTMB are as follow: Shareholders Syarikat Pesaka Antah Sdn Bhd Estate of Tun Mohamad Suffian bin Haji Mohamed Hashim Shearn Delamore Services Sdn Bhd Achico Sdn Bhd Datuk Haji Burhanuddin bin Ahmad Tajudin Putri Noor Shariza binti Noordin Omar. % of equity 20 20 14 20 20 6 UTMB has more than ten years of experience in the unit trust industry. It has steadily continued to grow over the years and currently employs 36 staff, which comprises 19 executives and 17 non-executives. As at 5 January 2004, it has 34 unit trust funds under its trusteeship. The Board of Directors constitutes the following: (i) Datuk Haji Burhanuddin bin Ahmad Tajuddin (ii) Y.A.M. Tunku Dato’ Seri Nadzaruddin Ibni Tuanku Ja’afar (iii) Dato’ Francis Huang Chang Hsun (iv) Putri Noor Shariza binti Noordin Omar (alternate : Grace Yeoh Cheng Geok) The Management Team of UTMB Mr Liew Kok Wah is the General Manager cum Company Secretary of UTMB. He joined UTMB in July 1988 and is responsible for the overall management of UTMB. He is a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), England; a Registered Accountant of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and a Member of the British Institute of Management, England. He started his career as an Assistant Accountant with McAlister & Co Ltd from 1971 to 1974 and upon completion of the CIMA examination in 1978, he was appointed as the Senior Management Accountant/Lecturer in the London School of Accountancy, England, till October 1982. Upon his return to Malaysia he was the Group Finance and Administration Manager with the Harpers Group till June 1983, before joining Faber Merlin Berhad as the Group Management Accountant from 1986 till June 1988, and was also the Director of Studies in the Goon Professional Centre Sdn Bhd. Ms Punithamalar d/o Veluppillai is the Manager and is an Associate Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Prior to joining UTMB in 1994, she was handling accounts and tax matters for one of the subsidiaries of Tanjung Plc. In 1997, she joined EON Berhad and was assisting the treasury department. In 1998 she was appointed as the Assistant Manager in UTMB. She is now responsible for supervising the overall functions of UTMB. Ms Low Lai Chee is the Assistant Manager and is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators, England. Prior to her joining UTMB in 1994, she has had more than ten years of experience in nominee services with a wholly owned subsidiary of a public listed company. She is currently assisting in supervising the overall functions of UTMB. 132 11. THE TRUSTEES Ms Agnes Lai Yoke Ping is a Senior Trust Officer and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, England. Prior to her present appointment in 1996, she has more than 10 years of working experience in the finance and administration division with a wholly owned subsidiary of a public listed company. She has been handling unit trust matters since joining UTMB and is currently responsible for the compliance division of unit trust funds as well as administrative functions of UTMB. Mr Suresh Kumar is a Legal Executive. He joined UTMB in September 2000 and holds a law degree from Bond University, Australia. He is responsible for the overall legal and compliance affairs of UTMB with the relevant authorities. Prior to joining UTMB he was a partner with an established law firm and was in charge of corporate matters, litigation, conveyancing and the administration and management of the firm. UTMB’s financial highlights are as follows: Unaudited 30 Sept 2003 Year Ended 31 Dec 2002 Year Ended 31 Dec 2001 Year Ended 31 Dec 2000 RM RM RM RM 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 Shareholders’ Funds 4,143,474 3,475,215 3,097,510 2,509,895 Turnover 2,937,034 3,466,082 2,953,420 2,771,031 Pretax profit 1,581,071 1,232,705 867,600 940,928 Profit after tax 1,138,371 881,705 587,615 622,901 Paid-up capital 133 11. THE TRUSTEES BACKGROUND OF MALAYSIAN TRUSTEES BERHAD (MTB) The Trustee of INF is Malaysian Trustees Berhad (MTB). MTB was incorporated in January 1975 and commenced operations in August 1995. MTB has an authorised and paid-up share capital of RM550,000. The unaudited shareholders funds stood at RM2,524,000 with a pre-tax profit of RM1,299,000 for the year ended 31 December 2003. OCBC Bank (M) Berhad’s Nominee Services Department (“NSD”) is presently the sub-custodian acting on behalf of MTB. MTB currently has the staff strength of 11 (9 executives and 2 non-executives) and has 4 funds under its trusteeship as at 5 January 2004. The shareholders and percentage of shareholding: Shareholders PacificMas Berhad (formerly known as “The Pacific Bank Berhad”) % 20.00 OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad 20.00 United Malacca Berhad (formerly known as “The United Malacca Rubber Estates Berhad”) 20.00 Perspective Master Sdn Bhd 15.45 PacificMas Management Sdn Bhd 3.64 Others 20.91 The Board of Directors constitutes the following: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Mr Choi Siew Hong Mr Chua Ngoh Chuan Mr Chong Chin Kuan Mr Lai Wan THE MANAGEMENT TEAM OF MTB Mr Wong Hung Kok is the General Manager. He is responsible for the overall management and development of MTB. My Wong is a graduate of Nanyang University, Singapore with a First Class Honours in Chemistry and subsequently, an MBA from the Asian Institute of Management, Phillipines. Before joining MTB, he was the Senior Vice President of the then Pacific Bank Berhad and later joined Maybank as Assistant General Manager, Middle Market. Ms Vanaja d/o N.S. Kanagaretnam is the Deputy Manager. She graduated with a Diploma in Accountancy from Politeknik Ungku Omar. Prior to joining MTB, she was with another trustee company, responsible for trustee work relating to unit trust funds and is familiar with trustee duties and the guidelines established by the Companies Commission of Malaysia and Securities Commission. She has been with MTB since August 1995. Ms Wong Chooi Yin, Senior Executive, Finance and Administration joined MTB in April 2000 as Executive, Finance and Administration. Her duties include the maintenance of all trust accounts ad records as well as the accounts of MTB. She is also responsible for the administration matters of Company. Ms Wong graduated with Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance) degree from the Curtin University of Technology, Australia. Prior to joining MTB, she was attached with a consultancy firm. 134 11. THE TRUSTEES Ms Tan Siok Leng joined MTB as Executive, Finance and Administration. She assists Ms Wong Chooi Yin in the maintenance of trust accounts and related administrative matters. Prior to joining MTB, she was a sales executive with a leading local educational institution. Ms Tan is a graduate from University of Abertay Dundee, Scotland with Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Business Administration. En. Shaik Azrul Shaik Daud is the Legal Executive. He is responsible for the legal affairs of the Company. He graduated with an LLB (Hons) from the International Islamic University and was called to the Bar on July 1997. Prior to joining MTB, he was attached to a local bank in the Legal Department. He joined MTB in 2003. Ms Su Ee Juen is the Legal Executive. She is assisting in the legal affairs of the Company. She graduated with an LLB (Hons) University of Nottingham and an MSC in Corporate Risk & Security Management from the University of Southampton. Prior to joining MTB, she was attached to a trustee company in the Legal and Compliance division. She joined MTB in 2003. Ms Gayathri Devi is the Documentation and Compliance Executive. She is responsible for safekeeping of the security documents and all the compliance matters of the Company. She graduated with LLB (Hons) from University of Anglia Polytechnic (UK). Prior to joining MTB, she was attached to the Credit Card Recovery Department of Southern Bank. Ms Leong Pui See is the Executive, Securities and Settlement of MTB. She is responsible for all securities dealings and settlements relating to unit trust and private trust funds. Prior to joining MTB, she was attached to a local stockbroking firm and nominees companies. Mr Wong Ching Fai is the Executive, Securities and Settlement of MTB. He is responsible for all securities dealings and settlements relating to unit trust and private trust funds. Mr Wong graduated from the University Science Malaysia with a Bachelor of Management (Hons) degree in Finance. Prior to joining MTB, he was attached with another trustee company. MTB’s financial highlights are as follows: Year Ended (Unaudited) 31.12.2003 Year Ended Year Ended 31.12.2002 31.12.2001 Year Ended 31.12.2000 RM RM RM RM 550 550 550 550 Shareholders’ Funds (RM’000) 2,524 1,738 1,546 1,174 Turnover (RM’000) 2,133 1,315 922 595 Profit before Tax (RM’000) 1,299 687 518 420 Profit after Tax (RM’000) 857 488 366 319 Net Earning per share 8.57 4.44 3.32 2.90 Paid-up capital (RM’000) MTB’s Delegate MTB has delegated its custodian function to OCBC Custody, Group Transaction Banking, a unit within OCBC Bank (M) Berhad. OCBC Custody commenced operations in 1965 and has been appointed as custodian for unit trust funds since 2000. It provides an extensive range of personal, commercial, corporate, custodial and treasury services. OCBC has a staff strength of 15 employees comprising 11 executives and 3 non-executives as at 1 November 2003. 135 12. TAXATION ADVISER’S LETTER ON TAXATION OF THE FUNDS AND UNITHOLDERS (Prepared for inclusion in this Master Prospectus) PricewaterhouseCoopers Taxation Services Sdn Bhd 11th Floor, Wisma Sime Darby Jalan Raja Laut P.O.Box 10192 50706 Kuala Lumpur The Board of Directors SBB Mutual Berhad (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Trust Management Berhad) 50, 52 & 54 Jalan SS21/39 Damansara Utama 47400 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan 16 January 2004 Dear Sirs, TAXATION OF THE FOLLOWING:I. SBB DOUBLE GROWTH FUND (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BHLB PACIFIC DOUBLE GROWTH FUND); II. SBB EMERGING COMPANIES GROWTH FUND (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BHLB PACIFIC EMERGING COMPANIES GROWTH FUND); III. SBB SAVINGS FUND (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BHLB PACIFIC SAVINGS FUND); IV. SBB HIGH GROWTH FUND (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BHLB PACIFIC HIGH GROWTH FUND); V. SBB DANA AL-IHSAN (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BHLB PACIFIC DANA AL-IHSAN); VI. SBB DANA AL-MIZAN (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BHLB PACIFIC DANA ALMIZAN); VII. SBB HGF SEQUEL FUND (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BHLB PACIFIC HGF SEQUEL FUND); VIII. SBB DANA AL-IHSAN 2 (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BHLB PACIFIC DANA AL-IHSAN 2); IX. SBB DANA AL-AZAM (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BHLB PACIFIC DANA AL-AZAM); X. SBB DANA AL-HIKMAH (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BHLB PACIFIC DANA ALHIKMAH); XI. SBB CRYSTAL EQUITY FUND; XII. SBB EQUITY INCOME FUND AND UNITHOLDERS This letter has been prepared for inclusion in the Master Prospectus to be dated 16 January 2004 in connection with the offer of units in the SBB Double Growth Fund, SBB Emerging Companies Growth Fund, SBB Savings Fund, SBB High Growth Fund, SBB Dana Al-Ihsan, SBB Dana Al-Mizan, SBB HGF Sequel Fund, SBB Dana Al-Ihsan 2, SBB Dana Al-Azam, SBB Dana Al-Hikmah, SBB Crystal Equity Fund and SBB Equity Income Fund (“the Funds”). 136 12. TAXATION ADVISER’S LETTER ON TAXATION OF THE FUNDS AND UNITHOLDERS The taxation of income for both the Funds and the Unitholders are subject to the provisions of the Malaysian Income Tax Act 1967 (“the Act”). The applicable provisions are contained in Section 61 of the Act, which deals specifically with the taxation of Trust bodies in Malaysia. TAXATION OF THE FUNDS The Funds will be regarded as resident for Malaysian tax purposes since the Trustees of the Funds are resident in Malaysia. The income of the Funds consisting of dividends, interest or profit1 (other than interest and profit1 which are exempt from tax) and other investment income derived from or accruing in Malaysia, after deducting tax allowable expenses, is liable to Malaysian income tax at the rate of 28 per cent. Gains on disposal of investments by the Funds will not be subject to income tax. Tax Credit Dividends received by the Funds would have suffered tax deduction at source at 28 per cent, unless specific exemptions apply e.g. pioneer dividends. No additional tax will be payable by the Funds on the dividends. However, such tax or part thereof will be refundable to the Funds if the total tax so deducted at source exceeds the tax liability of the Funds. Exempt Income Income of the Funds in respect of dividends received from overseas investment is exempt from Malaysian tax by virtue of Income Tax (Exemption)(No. 48) Order 1997 and distributions from such income will be tax exempt in the hands of the Unitholders. The Funds may receive Malaysian dividends which are tax exempt. The exempt dividends may be received from investments in companies which had previously enjoyed or are currently enjoying the various tax incentives provided under the law. The Funds will not be taxable on such exempt income. Interest income or profit1 derived from the following investments are exempt from tax: (a) Securities or bonds issued or guaranteed by the Government; (b) Debentures, other than convertible loan stock approved by the Securities Commission; (c) Bon Simpanan Malaysia issued by Bank Negara Malaysia; (d) Bonds, other than convertible loan stock, paid or credited by any company listed in Malaysia Exchange of Securities Dealing and Automated Quotation Berhad; and (e) Interest or profit1 paid or credited by any bank or financial institution licensed under the Banking and Financial Institutions Act 1989 or the Islamic Banking Act 1983. The interest income or profit1 exempted from tax at the Funds’ level will also be exempted from tax upon distribution to the Unitholders. 1 For SBB Dana Al-Ihsan, SBB Dana Al-Mizan, SBB Dana Al-Ihsan 2, SBB Dana Al-Azam, SBB Dana Al-Hikmah profit received in lieu of interest, in transaction conducted in accordance with the Principles of Syariah will be treated as interest for purposes of taxation. 137 12. TAXATION ADVISER’S LETTER ON TAXATION OF THE FUNDS AND UNITHOLDERS TAXATION OF UNITHOLDERS Unitholders will be taxed on an amount equivalent to their share of the total taxable income of the Funds to the extent of the distributions received from the Funds. The income distribution from the Funds will carry a tax credit in respect of the tax paid by the Funds. Unitholders will be entitled to utilise the tax credit against the tax payable on the income distribution received by them. No additional withholding tax will be imposed on the income distribution from the Funds. Corporate Unitholders, resident and non-resident, will generally be liable to income tax at 28 per cent on distribution of income received from the Funds. The tax credits attributable to the distribution of income can be utilised against the tax liabilities of these Unitholders. Individuals and other non-corporate Unitholders who are tax resident in Malaysia will be subject to income tax at graduated rates ranging from 1 percent to 28 per cent. Individuals and other non-corporate Unitholders who are not resident in Malaysia will be subject to income tax at 28 per cent. The tax credits attributable to the distribution of income will be utilised against the tax liabilities of these Unitholders. Non-resident Unitholders may also be subject to tax in their respective jurisdictions and depending on the provisions of the relevant tax legislation and any double tax treaty with Malaysia, the Malaysian tax suffered may be creditable in the foreign tax jurisdictions. The distribution of exempt income and gains arising from the disposal of investments by the Funds will be exempted from tax in the hands of the Unitholders. Any gains realised by Unitholders (other than dealers in securities, insurance companies or financial institutions) on the sale or redemption of the units are treated as capital gains and will not be subject to income tax. Unitholders electing to receive their income distribution by way of investment in the form of new units will be regarded as having purchased the new units out of their income distribution after tax. Unit splits distributed by the Funds are not taxable in the hands of Unitholders. Zakat will only be deducted from income distributions made by SBB Dana Al-Ihsan, SBB Dana AlMizan, SBB Dana Al-Ihsan 2, SBB Dana Al-Azam and SBB Dana Al-Hikmah conducted in accordance with the Principles of Syariah to Unitholders who are Muslim individuals. The zakat deducted is allowed as a credit against the income tax payable by the Muslim individuals. We hereby confirm that the statements made in this report correctly reflect our understanding of the tax position under current Malaysian tax legislation. We recommend that investors obtain independent advice on the tax issues associated with their investments in the Funds. Yours faithfully, for and on behalf of PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS TAXATION SERVICES SDN BHD Frances Po Executive Director PricewaterhouseCoopers Taxation Services Sdn Bhd have given their written consent to the inclusion of their report as Taxation Adviser in the form and context in which it appears in this Master Prospectus and have not withdrawn such consent prior to the delivery of a copy of this Master Prospectus for approval. 138 12. TAXATION ADVISER’S LETTER ON TAXATION OF THE FUNDS AND UNITHOLDERS 16 January 2004 The Directors SBB Mutual Berhad No 50, 52 & 54, Jalan SS 21/39 Damansara Utama 47400 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan Dear Sirs TAXATION OF THE FUND AND UNITHOLDERS 1. SBB RETIREMENT BALANCED FUND 2. SBB COMPOSITE INDEX FUND 3. SBB BOND FUND 4. SBB INDEX-LINKED FUND 5. SBB PREMIUM CAPITAL FUND 1. This letter has been prepared for the information of prospective investors in each Fund as mentioned above. A summary of this letter as set out in the Appendix attached is included in the Master Prospectus in connection with the offer of units of interest in the said Fund. 2. TAXATION OF THE FUND The Fund will be regarded as a trust resident for Malaysian tax purposes as the Trustees of the Fund are resident in Malaysia. The income of the Fund in respect of dividends, interest income and other investment income derived from or accruing in Malaysia is liable to Malaysian income tax at the rate of 28%. The Fund will receive dividends from Malaysian companies which would have suffered tax deducted at source at 28% so that no additional tax will be payable by the Fund on the dividends received. Part of the tax deducted at 28% will be refundable to the Fund by virtue of deduction of allowable expenses. Deductions in respect of manager’s remuneration, maintenance of register of Unitholders, share registration expenses, secretarial, audit and accounting fees, telephone charges, printing and stationery costs and postage are allowed based on a formula subject to a minimum of 10% and a maximum of 25% of the expenses. Any income derived by the Fund from sources outside Malaysia and received in Malaysia is exempt from income tax pursuant to the Income Tax (Exemption)(No. 48) Order, 1997 with effect from year of assessment 1998. The aforesaid tax exempt income that is distributed by the Fund will be exempt from tax in the hands of the Unitholders. Corporate Unitholders receiving the exempt dividend may in turn declare the tax exempt dividends to their shareholders as a second tier exempt dividend. Gains from realisation of investment and exempt income Profit on disposal of investments by the Fund will not be subject to income tax. Tax exempt dividends received from investment in Malaysian companies which had previously enjoyed or are currently enjoying tax incentives are also not subject to income tax. The Fund is, however, liable to real property gains tax under the Real Property Gains Tax Act, 1976 in respect of gains from the sale of chargeable assets (including landed properties and shares in real property companies) as defined in the Real Property Gains Tax Act, 1976. 139 12. TAXATION ADVISER’S LETTER ON TAXATION OF THE FUNDS AND UNITHOLDERS 3. TAXATION OF UNITHOLDERS a) Taxable distribution Unitholders will be taxed on an amount equivalent to their share of the total taxable income of the Fund, to the extent such income is distributed to them. Taxable distributions carry a tax credit in respect of the tax chargeable on the Fund. The tax credit which is attributable to the income distributed to the Unitholders will be available for set off against tax payable by the Unitholders. The Unitholders will be subject to tax on an amount equal to the net distribution proceeds plus underlying tax paid by the Fund. Corporate Unitholders, resident or non-resident, will be liable to income tax at 28% on distributions of income from the Fund. The tax credit attaching to distributions of income may be utilised against the tax liabilities of these Unitholders. Individuals and other non-corporate Unitholders who are Malaysian tax residents will be taxed at progressive rates ranging from 0% to 28%. Individuals who are non-residents in Malaysia will be subject to income tax at 28%. 4. b) Tax exempt distribution The distribution of gains arising from the disposal of investments and other exempt income earned by the Fund will be exempt from tax in the hands of the Unitholders. c) Transfer or redemption of units Any gains realised by Unitholders (other than persons trading or dealing in securities, insurance companies or financial institutions) on the transfers of the Units or redemption of the Units are treated as capital gains and will not be subject to Malaysian taxes. d) Reinvestment of distribution Unitholders electing to receive their income distribution by way of investment in the form of the purchase of new Units will be regarded as having purchased the new Units out of their income distribution after tax. e) Units Split Units Split issued by the Fund will be exempt from tax in the hands of the Unitholders. We hereby confirm that the statement made in this letter correctly reflects our understanding of the tax position under current Malaysian tax laws. Yours faithfully NG KIM LIAN Executive Director 140 12. TAXATION ADVISER’S LETTER ON TAXATION OF THE FUNDS AND UNITHOLDERS APPENDIX TAXATION OF THE FUND AND UNITHOLDERS 1. SBB RETIREMENT BALANCED FUND 2. SBB COMPOSITE INDEX FUND 3. SBB BOND FUND 4. SBB INDEX-LINKED FUND 5. SBB PREMIUM CAPITAL FUND Corporate Unitholders, resident or non-resident, will be liable to income tax at 28% on distributions of income from the Fund. The tax credit attaching to distributions of income may be utilised against the tax liabilities of these Unitholders. Individuals and other non-corporate Unitholders who are Malaysian tax residents will be taxed at progressive rate ranging from 0% to 28%. Individuals who are non-residents in Malaysia will be subject to income tax at 28%. There is no withholding tax on distributions made to non-resident Unitholders. Distributions made out of gain from realisation of investments (which are not chargeable assets under the Real Property Gains Tax Act, 1976) and other exempt income of the Fund, bonus units issued by the Fund and gains made from the realisation of unit by Unitholders who are not dealers in securities, will not be taxable in the hands of the Unitholders. The Fund will be taxed at the rate of 28% on dividends, interest and other income derived from or accruing in Malaysia, after deducting allowable expenses. Expenses being the manager’s remuneration, maintenance of the register of Unitholders, share registration expenses, secretarial, audit and accounting fees, telephone charges, printing and stationery costs and postage, which are not allowed under the general deduction rules, are allowed as a special deduction, subject to a maximum of 25% and a minimum of 10% of such expenses. Tax deducted at source from the Malaysian dividends is credited against the tax liability of the Fund. Any income derived by the Fund from sources outside Malaysia and received in Malaysia is exempt from income tax pursuant to the Income Tax (Exemption)(No. 48) Order, 1997 with effect from year of assessment 1998. The aforesaid tax exempt income that is distributed by the Fund will be exempt from tax in the hands of the Unitholders. Corporate Unitholders receiving the exempt dividend may in turn declare the tax exempt dividends to its shareholders as a second tier exempt dividend. As mentioned above, the Fund may also receive other income which is exempt or otherwise not subject to tax, including gains from the realisation of investments which are not chargeable assets under the Real Property Gains Tax Act, 1976. Date: 16 January 2004 141 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS The Board of Directors SBB Mutual Berhad (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Trust Management Berhad) 50, 52 & 54, Jalan SS21/39 Damansara Utama 47400 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan 16 January 2004 PwC/DK/mk/1182J Dear Sirs, INTRODUCTION 1 We, as Reporting Accountants of the following funds managed by SBB Mutual Berhad, formerly known as BHLB Pacific Trust Management Berhad (“the Company”) have prepared this Report for inclusion in the Master Prospectus to be dated 16 January 2004 in connection with the offer of units in these funds :(i) SBB Double Growth Fund, formerly known as BHLB Pacific Double Growth Fund (‘DGF’) (ii) SBB Emerging Companies Growth Fund, formerly known as BHLB Pacific Emerging Companies Growth Fund (‘ECO’) (iii) SBB Savings Fund, formerly known as BHLB Pacific Savings Fund (‘SF’) (iv) SBB High Growth Fund, formerly known as BHLB Pacific High Growth Fund (‘HGF’) (v) SBB Dana Al-Ihsan, formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Ihsan (‘DALI’) (vi) SBB Dana Al-Mizan, formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Mizan (‘MIZAN’) (vii) SBB HGF Sequel Fund, formerly known as BHLB Pacific HGF Sequel Fund (‘SEQUEL’) (viii) SBB Dana Al-Ihsan 2, formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Ihsan 2 (‘DALI2’) (ix) SBB Dana Al-Azam, formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Azam (‘AZAM’) (x) SBB Dana Al-Hikmah, formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Hikmah (‘HIKMAH’) (xi) SBB Crystal Equity Fund (‘CRS’) (xii) SBB Equity Income Fund (‘EIF’) The change in the name of the Manager and the Funds were effected on 7 May 2003 and 23 June 2003 respectively. Pursuant to a Vesting Order obtained from the High Court under Section 124B of the Securities Commission Act 1993, the funds under the management of BHLB Asset Management Sdn Bhd have been vested under the management of SBB Asset Management Sdn Bhd with effect from 1 July 2003. 142 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 2. We are the Reporting Accountants and auditors of the aforesaid funds managed by the Company except for the following funds which are audited and reported by Deloitte KassimChan :(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) 3 SBB Bond Fund, formerly known as BHLB Pacific Bond Fund (‘BOF’) SBB Index-Linked Fund, formerly known as BHLB Pacific Index-Linked Fund (‘INF’) SBB Premium Capital Fund (‘PCF’) SBB Retirement Balanced Fund (‘RBF’) SBB Composite Index Fund (‘CIF’) The funds presently managed by the Company are DGF, ECO, SF, HGF, DALI, BOF, INF, MIZAN, SEQUEL, PCF, RBF, CIF, DALI2, AZAM, HIKMAH, CRS AND EIF All the above Funds are currently governed under the provisions of the Fourth Supplemental Deed (to the Master Deed dated November 23, 2001) as may be amended from time to time. 4 DISTRIBUTION Details of income distribution together with the buying and selling prices at the date of distribution made by the Funds audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers for the past five financial years, where applicable are set out below: Date of distribution Date of payment Gross distribution per unit Sen Amount of distribution (gross) RM’000 Buying price per unit (xd) RM Selling price per unit (xd) RM 3,998 48,377 0.59 0.7613* 0.64 0.8108* DGF No income distribution for the past five financial years. ECO No income distribution for the past five financial years. SF 18 September 1998 27 June 2003 16 October 1998 11 July 2003 3.50 10.00 HGF No income distribution for the past five financial years. DALI, MIZAN, SEQUEL, DALI 2, AZAM, HIKMAH, CRS AND EIF No income distribution since commencement. * Note: Published prices are rounded up to 4 decimal points w.e.f. 2 May 2000. 143 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 5. UNIT SPLIT Details of unit split made by the Funds audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers for the past five financial years, where applicable are set out below: Date of unit split Rate of unit split DGF No unit split for the past five financial years. ECO 22 July 1999 25 September 2000 24 September 2001 15 : 100 15 : 100 7 : 100 SF 25 June 1999 16 October 2000 10 December 2001 15 : 100 12 : 100 10 : 100 HGF 19 August 1999 22 October 2001 1:5 5 : 100 DALI 26 January 1999 15 June 1999 7 September 2000 20 January 2003 1:4 1:4 1:4 15 : 100 MIZAN 24 June 2002 25 April 2003 10 : 100 10 : 100 SEQUEL 10 May 2002 28 March 2003 15 : 100 15 : 100 DALI 2, AZAM, HIKMAH, CRS, EIF No unit split since its commencement. 144 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS INFORMATION ON THE FUNDS 6 SBB Double Growth Fund (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Double Growth Fund) (a) Audited financial statements The financial statements of DGF for the financial years ended 30 April 2003, 30 April 2002, 30 April 2001, 30 April 2000 and 30 April 1999 were audited and reported on by us without any qualification. (b) Statements of income and expenditure The extract of the financial results of DGF based on audited financial statements for the financial years ended 30 April are as follows: Note Investment income/(loss) (i) Expenses (ii) Net income/(loss) before taxation Taxation Net income/(loss) after taxation Accumulated losses brought forward Accumulated losses carried forward 2003 RM'000 2002 RM'000 2001 RM'000 2000 RM'000 19,410 (3,965) 20,612 45,775 (19,700) (4,814) (4,182) (4,699) (5,844) (3,661) ────── ────── ────── ────── ────── 14,596 (8,147) 15,913 (1,686) (871) 412 ────── ────── ────── 12,910 (9,018) 16,325 39,931 (23,361) (747) 364 ────── ────── 39,184 (22,997) (39,533) (30,515) (46,840) (86,024) (63,027) ────── ────── ────── ────── ────── (26,623) (39,533) (30,515) (46,840) (86,024) ══════ ══════ ══════ ══════ ══════ Net income/(loss) after taxation is made up as follows:* Realised amount Unrealised amount 1999 RM'000 12,909 1 ────── 12,910 ══════ (9,018) 16,345 38,816 (20) 368 ────── ────── ────── (9,018) 16,325 39,184 ══════ ══════ ══════ * No information was made available by the Company for financial year 1999. 145 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 6 SBB Double Growth Fund (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Double Growth Fund) (continued) (b) Statements of income and expenditure (continued) 2003 RM'000 2002 RM'000 2001 RM'000 2000 RM'000 1999 RM'000 Gross dividends 9,811 Interest income 1,231 Net profit/(loss) on sale/redemption of investments 7,454 Accretion of discount net amortisation of premium 914 ────── 19,410 ══════ 4,267 1,918 4,236 1,418 4,194 1,007 2,557 6,313 (9,899) 14,767 39,916 (30,012) (251) ────── (3,965) ══════ 191 ────── 20,612 ══════ 658 ────── 45,775 ══════ 1,442 ────── (19,700) ══════ 3,739 247 9 4 183 ────── 4,182 ══════ 4,266 277 8 4 144 ────── 4,699 ══════ 5,375 316 7 4 142 ────── 5,844 ══════ 3,300 189 7 5 160 ────── 3,661 ══════ Note: (i) Investment income/ (loss) consists of: (ii) Expenses consist of: Management fees Trustee fees Audit fee Tax agent’s fee Other expenses 4,373 283 9 4 145 ────── 4,814 ══════ 146 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 6 SBB Double Growth Fund (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Double Growth Fund) (continued) (c) Statements of assets and liabilities The extract of the statements of assets and liabilities of DGF based on audited financial statements as at 30 April are as follows: 2003 RM'000 2002 RM'000 2001 RM'000 2000 RM'000 1999 RM'000 235,595 294,385 151,503 8,084 13,924 30,227 21,806 52,129 13,888 10,508 6,478 ────── ────── ────── 287,794 326,699 224,034 ────── ────── ────── 342,726 4,700 28,668 1,462 ────── 377,556 ────── 259,168 19,101 9,482 10,789 ────── 298,540 ────── 10,471 11,045 7,638 ────── ────── ────── 277,323 315,654 216,396 ══════ ══════ ══════ 5,351 ────── 372,205 ══════ 7,636 ────── 290,904 ══════ 502,759 458,707 431,389 ══════ ══════ ══════ 462,210 ══════ 531,874 ══════ Net asset value per unit (RM) 0.5516 0.6882 0.5017* ══════ ══════ ══════ 0.81 ══════ 0.55 ══════ ASSETS Quoted investments Unquoted investments Liquid assets Other assets Total assets LIABILITIES Creditors and accruals Unitholders’ fund Units in circulation (‘000) * Note: Published prices are rounded up to 4 decimal points w.e.f. 2 May 2000. 147 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 7 SBB Emerging Companies Growth Fund (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Emerging Companies Growth Fund) (a) Audited financial statements The financial statements of ECO for the financial years ended 30 June 2003, 30 June 2002, 30 June 2001, 30 June 2000 and 30 June 1999 were audited and reported on by us without any qualification. (b) Statements of income and expenditure The extract of the financial results of ECO based on audited financial statements for the financial years ended 30 June are as follows: Note Investment income/(loss) (i) Expenses (ii) Net (loss)/income before taxation Taxation Net (loss)/income after taxation Distribution equalisation Undistributed net income/ (accumulated losses) brought forward Undistributed net income/ (accumulated losses) carried forward 2003 RM’000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 2000 RM’000 1999 RM’000 5,903 (6,723) ───── 34,737 (7,305) ───── 24,903 (6,536) ───── 52,814 (6,912) ───── (5,488) (4,088) ───── (820) (2,386) ───── 27,432 (1,196) ───── 18,367 1,353 ───── 45,902 (1,774) ───── (9,576) 109 ───── (3,206) (5,035) ───── (8,241) 26,236 1,485 ───── 27,721 19,720 6,350 ───── 26,070 44,128 655 ───── 44,783 (9,467) ───── (9,467) 77,018 ───── 49,297 ───── 23,227 ───── (21,556) ───── (12,089) ───── 68,777 ═════ 77,018 ═════ 49,297 ═════ 23,227 ═════ (21,556) ═════ Net (loss)/income after taxation is made up as follows: * Realised amount Unrealised amount (3,249) 26,230 19,552 43,886 43 6 168 242 ────── ────── ────── ────── (3,206) 26,236 19,720 44,128 ══════ ══════ ══════ ══════ * No information was made available by the Company for financial year 1999. 148 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 7 SBB Emerging Companies Growth Fund (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Emerging Companies Growth Fund) (continued) (b) Statements of income and expenditure (continued) 2003 RM’000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 2000 RM’000 1999 RM’000 6,512 6,955 7,321 5,024 6,478 1,972 4,367 7,364 18,779 11,920 44,123 (17,946) 2,491 ───── 34,737 ═════ 638 ───── 24,903 ═════ 241 ───── 52,814 ═════ 727 ───── (5,488) ═════ 6,854 228 8 4 211 ───── 7,305 ═════ 6,068 215 8 3 242 ───── 6,536 ═════ 6,634 108 8 3 159 ───── 6,912 ═════ 3,916 56 8 4 104 ───── 4,088 ═════ Note: (i) Investment income/(loss) consists of: Gross dividends 11,680 Interest income 3,280 Net (loss)/profit on sale/redemption of investments (8,915) Amortisation of premium net accretion of discount (142) ───── 5,903 ═════ (ii) Expenses consist of: Management fees Trustee/custodian fees Audit fee Tax agent’s fee Other expenses 6,318 250 10 4 141 ───── 6,723 ═════ 149 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 7 SBB Emerging Companies Growth Fund (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Emerging Companies Growth Fund) (continued) (c) Statements of assets and liabilities The extract of the statements of assets and liabilities of ECO based on its audited financial statements as at 30 June are as follows: 2003 RM’000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 2000 RM’000 1999 RM’000 322,631 391,814 239,692 386,098 44,998 46,828 35,774 13,663 50,595 39,761 113,551 44,221 16,136 9,034 11,226 10,919 ────── ────── ────── ────── 434,360 487,437 400,243 454,901 ────── ────── ────── ────── 349,888 20,665 19,282 14,445 ────── 404,280 ────── 10,890 8,311 4,539 4,765 ────── ────── ────── ────── 423,470 479,126 395,704 450,136 ══════ ══════ ══════ ══════ 14,411 ────── 389,869 ══════ Units in circulation ('000) 632,301 676,558 611,838 445,774 ══════ ══════ ══════ ══════ 383,093 ══════ Net asset value per unit (RM) 0.6697 0.7082 0.6468 1.009* ══════ ══════ ══════ ══════ 1.02 ══════ ASSETS Quoted investments Unquoted investments Liquid assets Other assets Total assets LIABILITIES Creditors and accruals Unitholders’ fund * Note: Published prices are rounded up to 4 decimal points w.e.f. 2 May 2000. 150 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 8 SBB Savings Fund (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Savings Fund) (a) Audited financial statements The financial statements of SF for the financial years ended 31 August 2003, 31 August 2002, 31 August 2001, 31 August 2000 and 31 August 1999 were audited and reported on by us without any qualification. (b) Statements of income and expenditure The extract of the financial results of SF based on audited financial statements for the financial years ended 31 August are as follows: Note Investment income Expenses Net income before taxation Taxation Net income after taxation Distribution equalisation Undistributed net income brought forward Net distribution for the financial year Undistributed net income carried forward (i) (ii) 2003 RM'000 2002 RM'000 2001 RM'000 2000 RM'000 1999 RM'000 28,582 (5,606) ───── 30,425 (4,742) ───── 6,645 (3,588) ───── 33,953 (3,637) ───── 17,638 (1,993) ───── 22,976 157 ───── 23,133 26,581 ───── 49,714 25,683 (2,100) ───── 23,583 11,648 ───── 35,231 3,057 (645) ───── 2,412 10,735 ───── 13,147 30,316 (360) ───── 29,956 5,481 ───── 35,437 15,645 486 ───── 16,131 3,452 ───── 19,583 104,685 69,454 56,307 20,870 4,165 (47,570) ───── ───── ───── ───── (2,878) ───── 106,829 ═════ 104,685 ═════ 69,454 ═════ 56,307 ═════ 20,870 ═════ Net income after taxation is made up as follows: * Realised amount Unrealised amount 21,488 23,209 (777) 28,948 1,645 374 3,189 1,008 ────── ────── ────── ────── 23,133 23,583 2,412 29,956 ══════ ══════ ══════ ══════ * No information was made available by the Company for financial year 1999. 151 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 8 SBB Savings Fund (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Savings Fund) (continued) (b) Statements of income and expenditure (continued) 2003 RM'000 2002 RM'000 2001 RM'000 2000 RM'000 1999 RM'000 Gross dividends 4,920 Interest income 9,116 Net profit/(loss) on sale/ redemption of investments 12,216 Accretion of discount net amortisation of premium 2,330 ───── 28,582 ═════ 7,314 5,730 2,118 4,962 2,011 2,694 1,482 2,618 13,455 (4,442) 28,020 13,298 Note: (i) (ii) Investment income consists of: 3,926 ───── 30,425 ═════ 4,007 ───── 6,645 ═════ 1,228 ───── 33,953 ═════ 240 ───── 17,638 ═════ 4,562 80 10 4 86 ───── 4,742 ═════ 3,431 73 8 4 72 ───── 3,588 ═════ 3,430 73 8 4 122 ───── 3,637 ═════ 1,868 42 8 4 71 ───── 1,993 ═════ Expenses consist of: Management fees Trustee/custodian fees Audit fee Tax agent’s fee Other expenses 5,423 86 10 4 83 ───── 5,606 ═════ 152 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 8 SBB Savings Fund (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Savings Fund) (continued) (c) Statements of assets and liabilities The extract of the statements of assets and liabilities of SF based on audited financial statements as at 31 August are as follows: 2003 RM'000 2002 RM'000 2001 RM'000 2000 RM'000 1999 RM'000 211,703 178,577 27,590 5,090 ───── 422,960 ───── 167,934 123,711 46,766 7,510 ───── 345,921 ───── 125,263 104,497 35,546 5,114 ───── 270,420 ───── 133,748 74,398 30,704 2,176 ───── 241,026 ───── 140,572 13,207 30,446 10,951 ───── 195,176 ───── 10,293 ───── 412,667 ═════ 5,445 ───── 340,476 ═════ 14,863 ───── 255,557 ═════ 5,686 ───── 235,340 ═════ 4,054 ───── 191,122 ═════ Units in circulation (‘000) 529,948 ═════ 417,484 ═════ 330,969 ═════ 250,059 ═════ 216,552 ═════ Net asset value per unit (RM) 0.7787 ═════ 0.8156 ═════ 0.7722 ═════ 0.9412* ═════ 0.88 ═════ ASSETS Quoted investments Unquoted investments Liquid assets Other assets Total assets LIABILITIES Creditors and accruals Unitholders’ fund * Note: Published prices are rounded up to 4 decimal points w.e.f. 2 May 2000. 153 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 9 SBB High Growth Fund (formerly known as BHLB Pacific High Growth Fund) (a) Audited financial statements The financial statements of HGF for the financial years ended 31 October 2003, 31 October 2002, 31 October 2001, 31 October 2000 and 31 October 1999 were audited and reported on by us without any qualification. (b) Statements of income and expenditure The extract of the financial results of HGF based on audited financial statements for the financial years ended 31 October are as follows: Note Investment income Expenses (i) (ii) Net income/(loss) before taxation Taxation Net (loss)/income after taxation Distribution equalisation Undistributed net income/ (accumulated losses) brought forward Undistributed net income carried forward 2003 RM'000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 2000 RM’000 1999 RM’000 10,423 (9,618) ───── 44,522 (10,920) ───── 6,410 (9,913) ───── 61,071 (10,438) ───── 34,747 (4,661) ───── 805 (2,036) ───── 33,602 (4,333) ───── (3,503) (1,515) ───── 50,633 (1,391) ───── 30,086 (1,248) ───── (1,231) (18,263) ───── (19,494) 29,269 (8,799) ───── 20,470 (5,018) 2,480 ───── (2,538) 49,242 27,513 ───── 76,755 28,838 5,766 ───── 34,604 121,314 ───── 100,844 ───── 103,382 ───── 26,627 ───── (7,977) ───── 101,820 ═════ 121,314 ═════ 100,844 ═════ 103,382 ═════ 26,627 ═════ Net (loss)/income after taxation is made up as follows: * Realised amount Unrealised amount (1,376) 29,229 (6,768) 48,527 145 40 1,750 715 ────── ────── ────── ────── (1,231) 29,269 (5,018) 49,242 ══════ ══════ ══════ ══════ * No information was made available by the Company for financial year 1999. 154 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 9 SBB High Growth Fund (formerly known as BHLB Pacific High Growth Fund) (continued) (b) Statements of income and expenditure (continued) Note: (i) 2003 RM'000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 2000 RM’000 1999 RM’000 14,617 4,654 21,240 5,590 8,880 9,819 8,007 3,016 3,561 3,177 (8,987) 15,812 (14,837) 49,178 27,499 139 ───── 10,423 ═════ 1,880 ───── 44,522 ═════ 2,548 ───── 6,410 ═════ 870 ───── 61,071 ═════ 510 ───── 34,747 ═════ 9,409 113 9 3 84 ───── 9,618 ═════ 10,664 121 8 3 124 ───── 10,920 ═════ 9,689 115 8 3 98 ───── 9,913 ═════ 10,185 118 8 3 124 ───── 10,438 ═════ 4,515 60 7 4 75 ───── 4,661 ═════ Investment income consists of: Gross dividends Interest income (Loss)/profit on sale/ redemption of investments Accretion of discount net amortisation of premium (ii) Expenses consist of: Management fees Trustee/custodian fees Audit fee Tax agent’s fee Other expenses 155 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 9 SBB High Growth Fund (formerly known as BHLB Pacific High Growth Fund) (continued) (c) Statements of assets and liabilities The extract of the statements of assets and liabilities of HGF based on audited financial statements as at 31 October are as follows: 2003 RM'000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 2000 RM’000 1999 RM’000 562,597 79,118 23,193 13,490 ───── 678,398 ───── 535,530 39,540 62,464 12,009 ───── 649,543 ───── 391,848 162,913 77,648 7,443 ───── 639,852 ───── 423,033 29,585 233,342 10,747 ───── 696,707 ───── 384,723 12,140 37,957 17,585 ───── 452,405 ───── 25,129 ───── 653,269 ═════ 13,149 ───── 636,394 ═════ 13,874 ───── 625,978 ═════ 8,896 ───── 687,811 ═════ 7,734 ───── 444,671 ═════ Units in circulation (‘000) 726,877 ═════ 854,538 ═════ 926,313 ═════ 862,951 ═════ 547,846 ═════ Net asset value per unit (RM) 0.8987 ═════ 0.7447 ═════ 0.6758 ═════ 0.7971* ═════ 0.82 ═════ ASSETS Quoted investments Unquoted investments Liquid assets Other assets Total assets LIABILITIES Creditors and accruals Unitholders’ fund * Note: Published prices are rounded up to 4 decimal points w.e.f. 2 May 2000. 156 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 10 SBB Dana Al-Ihsan (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Ihsan) (a) Audited financial statements The financial statements of DALI for the financial years ended 31 May 2003, 31 May 2002, 31 May 2001 and 31 May 2000 and financial period from 7 May 1998 (date of commencement) to 31 May 1999, were audited and reported on by us without any qualification. (b) Statements of income and expenditure The extract of the financial results of DALI based on audited financial statements for the financial years/period ended 31 May are as follows: Note Investment income/(loss) (i) Expenses (ii) Net income/(loss) before taxation Taxation Net income/(loss) after taxation Distribution equalisation Undistributed net income brought forward Undistributed net income carried forward 2003 RM’000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 2000 RM’000 1999 RM’000 44,486 (11,503) ───── 25,422 (10,693) ───── (251) (7,229) ───── 16,279 (3,061) ───── 2,769 (372) ───── 32,983 (1,613) ───── 14,729 (1,466) ───── (7,480) (738) ───── 13,218 (233) ───── 2,397 (61) ───── 31,370 8,844 ───── 40,214 13,263 14,211 ───── 27,474 (8,218) 39,932 ───── 31,714 12,985 20,142 ───── 33,127 2,336 1,867 ───── 4,203 96,518 ───── 69,044 ───── 37,330 ───── 4,203 ───── ───── 136,732 ═════ 96,518 ═════ 69,044 ═════ 37,330 ═════ 4,203 ═════ 30,192 1,177 ───── 31,369 ═════ 13,174 89 ───── 13,263 ═════ (8,572) 354 ───── (8,218) ═════ 12,950 35 ───── 12,985 ═════ Net income/(loss) after taxation is made up as follows: * Realised amount Unrealised amount * No information was made available by the Company for financial year 1999. 157 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 10 SBB Dana Al-Ihsan (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Ihsan) (continued) (b) Statements of income and expenditure (continued) Note: 2003 RM’000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 2000 RM’000 1999 RM’000 Gross dividends 9,580 Income from investments 12,716 Profit/(loss) on sale/ redemption of investments 20,992 Accretion of discount net amortisation of premium 1,198 ───── 44,486 ═════ 7,747 12,336 4,126 7,646 2,203 760 268 497 4,074 (12,405) 13,217 2,003 1,265 ───── 25,422 ═════ 382 ───── (251) ═════ 99 ───── 16,279 ═════ 1 ───── 2,769 ═════ 10,039 535 8 4 107 ───── 10,693 ═════ 6,743 360 8 3 115 ───── 7,229 ═════ 2,850 152 6 3 50 ───── 3,061 ═════ 327 17 6 2 20 ───── 372 ═════ (i) Investment income/(loss) consists of: (ii) Expenses consist of: Management fees Trustee fees Audit fee Tax agent’s fee Other expenses 10,822 577 9 3 92 ───── 11,503 ═════ 158 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 10 SBB Dana Al-Ihsan (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Ihsan) (continued) (c) Statements of assets and liabilities The extract of the statements of assets and liabilities of DALI based on audited financial statements as at 31 May are as follows: 2003 RM’000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 2000 RM’000 1999 RM’000 453,539 251,329 56,359 26,745 ───── 787,972 ───── 465,010 168,048 103,466 13,538 ───── 750,062 ───── 175,691 92,359 257,709 9,158 ───── 534,917 ───── 277,861 9,809 34,218 29,761 ───── 351,649 ───── 50,977 4,470 7,733 3,865 ───── 67,045 ───── 7,161 ───── 780,811 ═════ 7,632 ───── 742,430 ═════ 9,124 ───── 525,793 ═════ 5,202 ───── 346,447 ═════ 2,732 ───── 64,313 ═════ 1,091,222 ═════ 880,019 ═════ 723,910 ═════ 275,104 ═════ 53,637 ═════ 0.7155 ═════ 0.8437 ═════ 0.7264 ═════ 1.259* ═════ 1.21 ═════ ASSETS Quoted investments Unquoted investments Liquid assets Other assets Total assets LIABILITIES Creditors and accruals Unitholders’ fund Units in circulation (‘000) Net asset value per unit (RM) * Note: Published prices are rounded up to 4 decimal points w.e.f. 2 May 2000. 159 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 11 SBB Dana Al-Mizan (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Mizan) (a) Audited financial statements The financial statements of MIZAN for the financial years ended 30 September 2003 and 30 September 2002 and the financial period from 8 March 2001 (date of commencement) to 30 September 2001 were audited and reported on by us without any qualification. (b) Statements of income and expenditure The extract of the financial results of MIZAN based on audited financial statements for the financial years/period ended 30 September are as follows: Note Investment income Expenses (i) (ii) Net income before taxation Taxation Net income after taxation Distribution equalisation Undistributed net income brought forward Undistributed net income carried forward 2003 RM’000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 26,868 (4,216) ───── 22,652 (242) ───── 22,410 3,235 ───── 25,645 15,898 ───── 41,543 ═════ 9,314 (2,223) ───── 7,091 (185) ───── 6,906 7,422 ───── 14,328 1,570 ───── 15,898 ═════ 1,853 (443) ───── 1,410 (25) ───── 1,385 185 ───── 1,570 ───── 1,570 ═════ 20,059 2,351 ───── 22,410 ═════ 7,155 (249) ───── 6,906 ═════ 1,359 26 ───── 1,385 ═════ Net income after taxation is made up as follows: Realised amount Unrealised amount 160 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 11 SBB Dana Al-Mizan (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Mizan) (continued) (b) Statements of income and expenditure (continued) Note: 2003 RM’000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 2,658 6,814 14,680 1,136 3,930 4,418 143 632 1,052 2,716 ───── 26,868 ═════ (170) ───── 9,314 ═════ 26 ───── 1,853 ═════ 3,897 260 7 5 47 ───── 4,216 ═════ 2,036 136 5 4 42 ───── 2,223 ═════ 394 26 5 3 15 ───── 443 ═════ (i) Investment income consists of: Gross dividends Income from investments Profit on sale/redemption of investments Accretion of discount net amortisation of premium (ii) Expenses consist of: Management fees Trustee fees Audit fee Tax agent’s fee Other expenses 161 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 11 SBB Dana Al-Mizan (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Mizan) (continued) (c) Statements of assets and liabilities The extract of the statements of assets and liabilities of MIZAN based on audited financial statements as at 30 September are as follows: 2003 RM’000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 152,889 113,868 26,317 4,008 ───── 297,082 ───── 79,535 87,219 42,268 4,661 ───── 213,683 ───── 28,748 28,603 7,540 4,574 ───── 69,465 ───── 8,673 ───── 288,409 ═════ 1,837 ───── 211,846 ═════ 1,647 ───── 67,818 ═════ Units in circulation (‘000) 587,185 ═════ 451,239 ═════ 141,173 ═════ Net asset value per unit (RM) 0.4912 ═════ 0.4695 ═════ 0.4804 ═════ ASSETS Quoted investments Unquoted investments Liquid assets Other assets Total assets LIABILITIES Creditors and accruals Unitholders’ fund 162 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 12 SBB HGF Sequel Fund (formerly known as BHLB Pacific HGF Sequel Fund) (a) Audited financial statements The financial statements of SEQUEL for the financial years ended 30 September 2003 and 30 September 2002 and the financial period from 8 March 2001 (date of commencement) to 30 September 2001 were audited and reported on by us without any qualification. (b) Statements of income and expenditure The extract of the financial results of SEQUEL based on audited financial statements for the financial years/period ended 30 September are as follows: Note Investment income Expenses (i) (ii) Net income before taxation Taxation Net income after taxation Distribution equalisation Undistributed net income brought forward Undistributed net income carried forward 2003 RM’000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 12,048 (3,039) ───── 9,009 (623) ───── 8,386 6,726 ───── 15,112 8,266 ───── 23,378 ═════ 4,900 (1,441) ───── 3,459 (491) ───── 2,968 4,145 ───── 7,113 1,153 ───── 8,266 ═════ 1,308 (278) ───── 1,030 (45) ───── 985 168 ───── 1,153 ───── 1,153 ═════ 8,424 (38) ───── 8,386 ═════ 2,966 2 ───── 2,968 ═════ 985 ───── 985 ═════ Net income after taxation is made up as follows: Realised amount Unrealised amount 163 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 12 SBB HGF Sequel Fund (formerly known as BHLB Pacific HGF Sequel Fund) (continued) (b) Statements of income and expenditure (continued) Note: 2003 RM’000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 3,668 2,796 5,614 2,464 883 1,645 192 259 857 (30) ───── 12,048 ═════ (92) ───── 4,900 ═════ ───── 1,308 ═════ 2,799 187 6 5 42 ───── 3,039 ═════ 1,307 87 5 4 38 ───── 1,441 ═════ 236 20 5 3 14 ───── 278 ═════ (i) Investment income consists of: Gross dividends Interest income Profit on sale/redemption of investments Amortisation of premium net accretion of discount (ii) Expenses consist of: Management fees Trustee fees Audit fee Tax agent’s fee Other expenses 164 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 12 SBB HGF Sequel Fund (formerly known as BHLB Pacific HGF Sequel Fund) (continued) (c) Statements of assets and liabilities The extract of the statements of assets and liabilities of SEQUEL based on audited financial statements as at 30 September are as follows: 2003 RM’000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 177,935 39,854 26,723 3,195 ───── 247,707 ═════ 87,247 5,518 32,143 4,836 ───── 129,744 ═════ 28,302 14,880 2,844 ───── 46,026 ═════ 4,302 ───── 243,405 ═════ 1,248 ───── 128,496 ═════ 390 ───── 45,636 ═════ Units in circulation (‘000) 269,558 ═════ 141,531 ═════ 47,655 ═════ Net asset value per unit (RM) 0.9030 ═════ 0.9079 ═════ 0.9577 ═════ ASSETS Quoted investments Unquoted investments Liquid assets Other assets Total assets LIABILITIES Creditors and accruals Unitholders’ fund 165 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 13 14 15 16 17 SBB Dana Al-Ihsan 2 (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Ihsan 2) SBB Dana Al-Azam (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Azam) SBB Dana Al-Hikmah (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Hikmah) SBB Crystal Equity Fund SBB Equity Income Fund As at the date of this report, no audited financial statements for the funds No.13 to No.17 were available for inclusion in this report. 18 Summary of significant accounting policies of the funds The following accounting policies have been used in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the financial statements of the Funds: A Accounting Convention The financial statements of the Funds are prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with applicable approved accounting standards in Malaysia modified by the Securities Commission’s Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds. B Investments Quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (“KLSE”) at the date of statement of assets and liabilities, in accordance with the Deed. For DGF and ECO only, quoted investments outside Malaysia are valued at the latest available market price quoted on the Stock Exchange which they are listed on. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost and adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying value of the unquoted fixed income securities is revalued to reflect its fair value (current value) using the net present value method. Surplus or deficit on revaluation is transferred to the Investment fluctuation reserve and is not distributable. C Income Recognition Dividend income is recognised on the ex-dividend date. Realised gain or loss on sale of quoted equities is arrived at after accounting for cost of investments, determined on weighted average cost method. Realised gain or loss on sale/redemption of unquoted fixed income securities is measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying value of the investment. Interest income is recognised on the accrual basis. However, the DALI, MIZAN, DALI2, AZAM and HIKMAH, income arising from deposits with financial institutions and unquoted fixed income securities is recognised on the accrual basis. Income arising from unquoted fixed income securities that are issued at a significant discount or premium is accreted or amortised over the life of such securities. 166 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 18 Summary of significant accounting policies of the funds (continued) D Distribution Equalisation Distribution equalisation is accounted for at the date of creation and cancellation of units. It represents the average amount of distributable income included in the creation and cancellation prices of units. E Currency Translation (DGF and ECO only) Transactions in foreign currencies during the financial year are converted to Ringgit Malaysia at rates of exchange ruling at transaction dates. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the date of the statement of assets and liabilities are translated into Ringgit Malaysia at rates of exchange approximating to those ruling on that date. F Cash For the purpose of cash flow statement, cash includes bank balances and demand deposits which are readily convertible to cash with an insignificant risk of changes in value. G Fair value of Financial Instruments Financial instruments comprise financial assets and financial liabilities. Fair value is the amount at which a financial asset could be exchanged or a financial liability settled, between knowledgeable and willing parties in an arm’s length transaction. The information presented herein represents the estimates of fair values as at the date of statement of assets and liabilities. Where available, quoted and observable market prices are used as the measure of fair values. Where such quoted and observable market prices are not available, fair values are estimated based on a range of methodologies and assumptions regarding risk characteristics of various financial instruments, net present value and other factors. Changes in the uncertainties and assumptions could materially affect these estimates and the resulting fair value estimates. In addition, fair value information for non-financial and financial instruments that are excluded from the scope of Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (‘MASB’) 24 which requires the fair value information to be disclosed are excluded. A range of methodologies and assumptions had been used in deriving the fair values of the Fund’s financial instruments at the date of statement of assets and liabilities. The total fair value of each financial instrument is not materially different from the total carrying value. The fair values are based on the following methodologies and assumptions: (i) Cash, deposits and placements with financial institutions (including Syariah based) For cash, deposits and placements with financial institutions, the carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value. 167 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 18 Summary of significant accounting policies of the funds (continued) G Fair value of Financial Instruments (continued) (ii) Quoted securities The estimated fair value is based on market price. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. (iii) Unquoted fixed income securities The estimated fair value is based on the net present value method by reference to market indicative yields. (iv) Other short term financial instruments Other short term financial instruments comprise dividend receivable, interest receivable, income receivable, sundry receivables, payables and accruals for audit fees and tax agent’s fees. The carrying value of these assets and liabilities are assumed to approximate their fair value due to short tenure of less than one year. H Summary of financial risk management objectives and policies The Funds’ activities are exposed to a variety of financial risk as below :(i) Market risk Any purchase of securities will involve an element of risk. The value of securities may fluctuate according to the activities of individual companies, sector and overall political and economic conditions. Such fluctuation may cause the Fund's net asset value (“NAV”) and prices of units to fall as well as rise, and income produced by the Fund may also fluctuate. The market risk is managed through portfolio diversification and asset allocation whereby the equity exposure will be reduced in the event of anticipated market weakness. (ii) Single issuer risk Any major price fluctuation of a particular security invested by the Fund may affect the Fund's NAV and thus the prices of units. The single issuer risk is managed by adhering to the investment limits specified in the SC Guidelines. 168 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 18 Summary of significant accounting policies of the funds (continued) (iii) Interest rate risk (DGF, ECO, SF, HGF, SEQUEL, CRS and EIF only) Prices of bonds move in the opposite direction with interest rates. When the interest rates rise, prices of bonds fall and vice versa. The interest rate risk is managed by varying the duration of fixed income securities selected which is dependent on the anticipation of the interest rates trends. As such, the interest rates trends will be monitored closely. (iii) Interest rate risk (DALI, MIZAN, DALI2, AZAM and HIKMAH) The risk refers to the effect of interest rate changes on the market value of a bond portfolio. In the event of rising interest rates, prices of fixed income securities will decrease and vice versa. Meanwhile, fixed income securities with longer maturity and lower coupon rate are more sensitive to interest rate changes. This risk will be mitigated via the management of the duration structure of the fixed income portfolio. The interest rate risk is a general economic indicator that will have an impact to the management of fund regardless of whether it is a Syariah based fund or otherwise. It does not in any way suggest that this fund will invest in fixed income securities, which are not approved by Syariah. All the investment carried out for the Fund are in accordance with the requirement of Syariah. (iv) Credit/Default risk Credit/Default risk is the risk that an issuer or counterparty will be unable or unwilling to meet a commitment that it has entered to with the Fund. The Fund’s credit risk concentration is spread between interest rate and equity securities. At any time, less than 10% at the NAV of the Fund are with any single issuer or counterparty. All transactions in quoted investments are settled/paid upon delivery using approved brokers. (v) Liquidity risk Liquidity is the ability to convert an investment portfolio to cash without suffering any significant loss in value. The Fund’s quoted investment is considered to be readily realisable as they are listed on the KLSE. The Fund aims to reduce the liquidity risk by investing mainly in companies with good liquidity and maintaining a prudent level of liquid assets. (vi) Currency fluctuation risk (DGF and ECO only) A percentage of the value of the Fund invested in overseas are bound by currency fluctuation risks. Fluctuation in foreign exchange rates will have impact on the income of the fund. The currency fluctuation risk is managed by adhering to the prescribed percentage of investment allowed in foreign securities. 169 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 18 Summary of significant accounting policies of the funds (continued) H Summary of financial risk management objectives and policies (continued) (vii) Foreign market risk (DGF and ECO only) The primary macro level risks when investing in foreign markets are political, currency (conversion, translation and exchange control), and potentially volatile fiscal and monetary policy. Other area of macro risks that are significant when investing in emerging markets are the frequency of related party activities, local customary practices, lack of information technology, lack of market and regulatory infrastructure, and transparency of accounting (including non-conformity to international accounting standards) and management practices. As for primary macro level, there are risks in market liquidity (especially for secondary fixed income markets, the absence of market makers to support markets and counteract extreme price movements, and illiquid small capitalisation equity issues), lack of derivative market for hedging of portfolios, and availability of investment research materials. For the Fund, foreign market risk is managed through portfolio diversification among markets and investing in emerging companies listed on established exchanges, which are well researched and have ready liquidity. 19 No audited financial statements of DGF, ECO, SF, HGF, DALI, MIZAN and SEQUEL have been made up in respect of any period subsequent to 30 April 2003, 30 June 2003, 31 August 2003, 31 October 2003, 31 May 2003, 30 September 2003 and 30 September 2003 respectively. Yours faithfully, PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (No. AF: 1146) Chartered Accountants DATO’ AHMAD JOHAN BIN MOHAMMAD RASLAN (No. 1867/09/04 (J)) Partner of the firm 170 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS January 16, 2004 The Board of Directors SBB Mutual Berhad (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Trust Management Berhad) 50, 52 & 54 Jalan SS21/39 Damansara Utama 47400 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan. Dear Sirs, 1. INTRODUCTION The following report has been prepared for inclusion in the Master Prospectus to be issued by SBB Mutual Berhad (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Trust Management Berhad) (the management company) in connection with the offer for sale of units in SBB Bond Fund, SBB Index-Linked Fund, SBB Premium Capital Fund, SBB Retirement Balanced Fund and SBB Composite Index Fund (‘the Funds’). 2. INFORMATION ON THE FUNDS All the above Funds are currently governed under the provisions of the Fourth Supplemental Deed (to the Master Deed dated November 23, 2001) as may be amended from time to time. 3. DETAILS OF INCOME DISTRIBUTION SBB Bond Fund The details of income distribution for the financial period July 28, 1999 (date of commencement) to July 31, 2000, and the financial years ended July 31, 2001 to 2003 are as follows: Date of Distribution 31.7.2000 30.7.2001 29.7.2002 31.7.2003 Gross Distribution Per Unit Amount of Distribution (Gross) RM’000 Buying Price Per Unit (ex-date) RM Selling Price Per Unit (ex-date) RM sen 4.00 4.50 6.00 7.00 234 411 1,772 17,253 1.0040 1.0403 1.1095 1.2401 1.0040 1.0403 1.1095 1.2648 SBB Index-Linked Fund There was no distribution made since its commencement. 171 Net Asset Value Per Unit Before Distribution RM 1.0432 1.0850 1.1690 1.3100 Net Asset Value Per Unit After Distribution RM 1.0040 1.0403 1.1095 1.2401 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS SBB Premium Capital Fund The details of income distribution for the financial years ended June 30, 1999 to 2003 are as follows: Date of Distribution 30.6.1999 30.6.2000 Gross Distribution Per Unit Amount of Distribution (Gross) sen RM’000 5.00 9.00 14,998 27,377 Buying Price Per Unit (ex-date) RM 0.74 0.74 Selling Price Per Unit (ex-date) RM 0.77 0.79 Net Asset Value Per Unit Before Distribution RM 0.79 0.83 Net Asset Value Per Unit After Distribution RM 0.74 0.74 There was no distribution made during the financial years ended June 30, 2001 to 2003. SBB Retirement Balanced Fund The details of income distribution for the financial years ended March 31, 1999 to 2003 are as follows: Date of Distribution 31.3.1999 31.3.2000 Gross Amount of Distribution Distribution Per Unit (Gross) sen RM’000 Buying Price Per Unit (ex-date) RM 4.50 8.00 2,018 3,595 0.76 1.27 Selling Price Per Unit (ex-date) RM Net Asset Value Per Unit Before Distribution RM Net Asset Value Per Unit After Distribution RM 0.81 1.34 0.77 1.28 0.73 0.80 There was no distribution made during the financial years ended March 31, 2001 to 2003. SBB Composite Index Fund There was no distribution made since its commencement. 172 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 4. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE FUNDS The financial statements of SBB Bond Fund for the financial period July 28, 1999 to July 31, 2000, and financial years ended July 31, 2001 to 2002 were audited and reported on by another firm of auditors without any qualification. The financial statements for the financial year ended July 31, 2003 were audited and reported on by us without any qualification. The financial statements of SBB Index-Linked Fund for the financial period May 25, 2000 to September 30, 2001, and financial year ended September 30, 2002 were audited on by another firm of auditors without any qualification. The financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2003 were audited and reported on by us without any qualification. The financial statements of SBB Premium Capital Fund for the financial years ended June 30, 1999 to 2002 were audited by another firm of auditors without any qualification. The financial statements for the financial year ended June 30, 2003 were audited and reported on by us without any qualification. The financial statements of SBB Retirement Balanced Fund for the financial years ended March 31, 1999 to 2003 were audited by us and reported on without any qualification. The financial statements of SBB Composite Index Fund for the financial period August 23, 1999 to September 30, 2000 and financial years ended September 30, 2001 to 2003 were audited by us and reported on without any qualification. 173 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS SBB Bond Fund (a) Condensed Statements of Income and Expenditure The condensed financial results of the Fund based on the audited financial statements for the financial period July 28, 1999 (date of commencement) to July 31, 2000 and financial years ended July 31, 2001 to 2003 are as follows: Year ended July 31, 2003 RM’000 INVESTMENT INCOME Net realised gain on sale / redemption of investments Interest income Accretion of discount, net of amortisation of premium EXPENSES Management fee Trustee fee Audit fee Administrative expenses NET INCOME BEFORE TAXATION TAXATION NET INCOME AFTER TAXATION DISTRIBUTION EQUALISATION UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME BROUGHT FORWARD NET INCOME FOR DISTRIBUTION DISTRIBUTION UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME CARRIED FORWARD Year ended Year ended Period ended July 31, July 31, July 31, 2002 2001 2000 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 2,132 683 160 52 5,902 1,350 313 115 2,354 529 139 121 10,388 2,562 612 288 1,258 106 7 21 277 31 8 23 66 30 8 18 9 30 8 12 1,392 339 122 59 8,996 2,223 490 229 - - 8,996 2,223 486 225 27,124 1,112 241 82 1,960 394 77 - 38,080 3,729 804 307 (17,253) (1,769) (410) (230) 20,827 1,960 394 77 174 (4) (4) 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS (b) Condensed Statements of Assets and Liabilities The condensed statements of assets and liabilities of the Fund based on the audited financial statements as of July 31, 2000 to 2003 are as follows: 2003 RM’000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 2000 RM’000 302,544 30,195 7,938 4,125 - - - 182 9,691 2,160 1,590 1,586 312,235 32,355 9,528 5,893 8,010 2,436 1,967 1,822 580 157 438 146 5 235 32 3 12,413 2,559 589 270 324,648 34,914 10,117 6,163 LIABILITIES Amount due to Manager Amount due to Trustee Accrued management fee Other payables Taxation Distribution payable 21 247 17 17,253 3 27 15 2 1,769 72 30 66 19 8 410 30 9 15 4 230 TOTAL LIABILITIES 17,538 1,816 605 288 NET ASSET VALUE 307,110 33,098 9,512 5,875 UNITHOLDERS' FUND 307,110 33,098 9,512 5,875 NUMBER OF UNITS IN CIRCULATION (‘000) 247,657 29,833 9,144 5,852 1.2401 1.1095 1.0403 1.0040 INVESTMENTS Unquoted fixed income securities Quoted fixed income securities Deposits with licensed commercial bank OTHER ASSETS Amount due from Manager Other receivables Bank balance TOTAL ASSETS NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT (EXDISTRIBUTION) (RM) 175 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS SBB Index-Linked Fund (a) Condensed statements of income and expenditure The condensed financial results of the Fund based on the audited financial statements for the financial period May 25, 2000 (date of commencement) to September 30, 2001 and financial years ended September 30, 2002 to 2003 are as follows: Year ended September 30, 2003 RM’000 Year ended September 30, 2002 RM’000 Period ended September 30, 2001 RM’000 2,689 2,053 1,152 (235) 196 222 210 (3,049) 35 444 2,650 2,485 (1,418) 860 69 7 30 829 66 8 35 674 54 8 31 966 938 767 NET INCOME / (LOSS) BEFORE TAXATION 1,684 1,547 (2,185) TAXATION (448) (388) (218) NET INCOME / (LOSS) AFTER TAXATION 1,236 1,159 (2,403) (1) - 29 (1,215) (2,374) - 20 (1,215) (2,374) INVESTMENT INCOME Dividend income Net realised (loss)/gain on sale/ redemption of investments Accretion of discount Interest income EXPENSES Management fee Trustee fee Audit fee Administrative expenses DISTRIBUTION EQUALISATION ACCUMULATED LOSS BROUGHT FORWARD UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME / (ACCUMULATED LOSS) CARRIED FORWARD 176 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS (b) Condensed Statements of Assets and Liabilities The condensed statements of assets and liabilities of the Fund based on audited financial statements as of September 30, 2001 to 2003 are as follows: 2003 RM’000 INVESTMENTS Quoted investments KLCI Futures Deposits with financial institutions 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 90,105 147 3,029 69,900 46 8,155 53,057 352 9,695 93,281 78,101 63,104 529 119 564 110 279 249 118 640 11 172 697 348 1,002 218 100 1,322 1,297 2,537 94,603 79,398 65,641 LIABILITIES Amount due to Manager Amount due to Trustee Accrued management fee Other payables and accruals Taxation 1,118 6 79 26 472 5 68 24 606 13 166 24 218 TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,701 703 421 NET ASSET VALUE 92,902 78,695 65,220 UNITHOLDERS' FUND 92,902 78,695 65,220 NUMBER OF UNITS IN CIRCULATION (‘000) 216,804 212,569 184,602 0.4285 0.3702 0.3534 OTHER ASSETS Amount due from stockbroker Amount due from futures broker Amount due from Manager Other receivables Tax recoverable Bank balance TOTAL ASSETS NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT (RM) 177 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS SBB Premium Capital Fund (a) Condensed statements of income and expenditure The condensed financial results of the Fund based on the audited financial statements for the financial years ended June 30, 1999 to 2003 are as follows: INVESTMENT INCOME Dividend income Interest income Net realised (loss)/gain on sale of investments Accretion of discount / (amortisation of premium) - net 2003 RM’000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 2000 RM’000 1999 RM’000 6,807 1,547 5,507 2,428 3,614 3,040 2,681 1,973 3,533 4,449 (6,429) 2,439 (1,267) 37,965 16,562 87 143 142 - (2) 1,925 10,372 5,474 42,762 24,686 4,601 86 9 23 3,798 55 11 122 3,269 52 11 129 3,867 56 8 129 2,360 46 8 140 4,719 3,986 3,461 4,060 2,554 NET (LOSS) / INCOME BEFORE TAXATION (2,794) 6,386 2,013 38,702 22,132 TAXATION (1,273) (1,311) NET (LOSS) / INCOME AFTER TAXATION (4,067) 5,075 1,091 - - EXPENSES Management fee Trustee fee Audit fee Administrative expenses DISTRIBUTION - (922) (517) 2,419 38,185 24,551 (26,861) (14,220) ACCUMULATED LOSS BROUGHT FORWARD (22,269) (27,344) (28,435) (39,759) (50,090) ACCUMULATED LOSS CARRIED FORWARD (26,336) (22,269) (27,344) (28,435) (39,759) 178 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS (b) Condensed Statements of Assets and Liabilities The condensed statements of assets and liabilities of the Fund based on audited financial statements as of June 30, 1999 to 2003 are as follows: 2003 RM’000 2002 RM’000 268,778 229,218 143,220 162,692 203,278 - - 5,056 2,913 9,271 43,582 93,051 51,784 80,290 32,420 312,360 322,269 200,060 245,895 244,969 4,649 286 3,444 5,451 20 177 4,274 164 158 393 3,310 82 6,430 825 2,386 89 6,532 153 1,191 359 13,850 4,615 3,943 9,730 8,235 326,210 326,884 204,003 255,625 253,204 LIABILITIES Amount due to stockbrokers Amount due to Manager Accrued management fee Amount due to Trustee Other payables Taxation 2,727 123 1,108 21 24 2,399 161 863 88 1,146 819 252 28,985 191 16,660 154 15,040 - TOTAL LIABILITIES 6,402 2,258 1,071 29,156 31,854 NET ASSET VALUE 319,808 324,626 202,932 226,469 221,350 UNITHOLDERS’ FUND 319,808 324,626 202,932 226,469 221,350 NUMBER OF UNITS IN CIRCULATION (‘000) 450,123 442,950 373,260 304,190 299,950 0.71 0.73 0.54 0.74 0.74 INVESTMENTS Quoted investments Unquoted fixed income securities Deposits with financial institutions OTHER ASSETS Amount due from stockbrokers Amount due from Manager Other receivables Tax recoverable Bank balances TOTAL ASSETS NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT (EX – DISTRIBUTION) (RM) 179 2001 RM’000 2000 RM’000 1999 RM’000 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS SBB Retirement Balanced Fund (a) Condensed Statements of Income and Expenditure The condensed financial results of the Fund based on the audited financial statements for the financial years ended March 31, 1999 to 2003 are as follows: 2003 2002 RM’000 RM’000 2001 RM’000 2000 RM’000 1999 RM’000 INVESTMENT INCOME Interest income Dividend income Net realised gain on sale of Investments Accretion of discount, net of amortisation of premium 2,198 1,968 2,160 1,176 1,707 351 1,063 436 1,784 373 1,117 1,677 1,034 6,979 977 260 239 - - - 5,544 5,252 3,092 8,478 3,134 2,083 131 5 22 1,513 81 3 61 969 72 3 33 676 56 3 29 485 50 3 42 2,241 1,658 1,077 764 580 NET INCOME BEFORE TAXATION 3,303 3,594 2,015 7,714 2,554 TAXATION (366) (235) (79) (90) (425) NET INCOME AFTER TAXATION 2,936 3,359 1,936 7,624 2,129 970 3,931 2,967 269 - 3,906 7,290 4,903 7,893 2,129 - - - (3,505) (1,573) UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME/ (ACCUMULATED LOSS) BROUGHT FORWARD 14,065 6,775 1,872 (2,516) (3,072) UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME/ (ACCUMULATED LOSS) CARRIEDFORWARD 17,972 14,065 6,775 1,872 (2,516) EXPENSES Management fee Trustee fee Audit fee Administrative expenses DISTRIBUTION EQUALISATION DISTRIBUTION 180 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS (b) Condensed Statements of Assets and Liabilities The condensed statements of assets and liabilities of the Fund based on audited financial statements as of March 31, 1999 to 2003 are as follows: 2003 RM’000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 2000 RM’000 1999 RM’000 81,167 49,883 102,311 39,392 28,582 45,662 39,652 21,688 27,876 9,257 136,050 141,703 74,244 61,340 37,133 700 1,071 311 7,459 4,323 NET ASSET VALUE 135,350 140,632 73,933 53,881 32,810 UNITHOLDERS’ FUNDS 135,350 140,632 73,933 53,881 32,810 NUMBER OF UNITS IN CIRCULATION (‘000) 202,223 192,660 123,220 67,410 44,850 0.67 0.73 0.60 0.80 0.73 ASSETS Investments Other assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT (RM) 181 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS SBB Composite Index Fund (a) Condensed Statements of Income and Expenditure The condensed financial results of the Fund based on the audited financial statements for the financial period August 23, 1999 (date of commencement) to September 30, 2000 and financial years ended September 30, 2001 to 2003 are as follows: Year ended September 30, 2003 RM’000 Year ended September 30, 2002 RM’000 1,562 70 1,316 60 1,011 77 698 43 (2,484) 74 (2,798) 292 (852) 1,450 (1,710) 1,033 457 38 4 18 469 40 4 27 393 33 3 30 368 31 7 37 517 540 459 443 (1,369) 910 (2,169) 590 (277) (245) (185) (93) (1,646) 665 (2,354) 497 - - 59 253 (ACCUMULATED LOSS) / UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME BROUGHT FORWARD (880) (1,545) 750 - (ACCUMULATED LOSS) / UNDISTRIBUTED INCOME CARRIED FORWARD (2,526) (880) (1,545) 750 INVESTMENT INCOME Dividend income Interest income Net realised (loss) / gain on sale of investments EXPENSES Management fee Trustee fee Audit fee Administrative expenses NET (LOSS) / INCOME BEFORE TAXATION TAXATION NET (LOSS) / INCOME AFTER TAXATION DISTRIBUTION EQUALISATION 182 Year ended Period ended September September 30, 2001 30, 2000 RM’000 RM’000 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS (b) Condensed Statements of Assets and Liabilities The condensed statements of assets and liabilities of the Fund based on audited financial statements as of September 30, 2000 to 2003 are as follows: 2003 RM’000 2002 RM’000 2001 RM’000 2000 RM’000 ASSETS Investments Other Assets 53,932 1,625 42,919 3,373 37,614 2,296 39,710 3,111 TOTAL ASSETS 55,557 46,698 39,909 42,820 658 381 127 142 NET ASSET VALUE 54,899 45,912 39,782 42,678 UNITHOLDERS' FUND 54,899 45,912 39,782 42,678 NUMBER OF UNITS IN CIRCULATION (‘000) 122,597 118,015 106,350 99,500 0.45 0.39 0.37 0.43 LIABILITIES NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT (RM) 183 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 5. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES OF THE FUNDS The following accounting policies have been used in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the financial statements of the Funds: (a) Basis of Accounting The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Deed, the Securities Commission’s Guidelines on Unit Trust Funds and the applicable approved accounting standards in Malaysia. (b) Investments In accordance with the Deed, quoted investments in Malaysia are valued at the last done market price quoted on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (“KLSE”) at the date of the statement of assets and liabilities. Investments in the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange Composite Index (“KLCI”) Futures are recorded at cost at the initial margin paid and subsequently adjusted for any changes arising from the marking to market value of the KLCI Futures, until their disposal and expiry. The carrying values of the unquoted fixed income securities are carried at cost adjusted for amortisation of any premium or accretion of discount over their par values at the time of acquisition. The carrying values of the unquoted fixed income securities are revalued to reflect the fair values (current value) using the net present value method. Any surplus or deficit on revaluation is transferred to the Investment fluctuation reserve and is not distributable. (c) Income Recognition Dividend income is recognised on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recognised on the accrual basis. Realised gain or loss on sale of quoted equities and fixed income securities is arrived at after accounting for cost of investments, determined on the weighted average cost method. Realised gain or loss on sale/redemption of unquoted fixed income securities is measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying value of the investment. (d) Distribution Equalisation Distribution equalisation is accounted for at the date of creation and cancellation of units. It represents the average amount of distributable income included in the creation and cancellation prices of units. (e) Taxation Income tax is calculated on the taxable investment income after deduction for permitted expenses as provided for under Section 63B of the Income Tax Act, 1967. 184 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS (f) Fair value of Financial Instruments Financial instruments comprise financial assets and financial liabilities. Fair value is the amount at which a financial asset could be exchanged or a financial liability settled, between knowledgeable and willing parties in an arm’s length transaction. The information presented herein represents the estimates of fair values as at the date of statement of assets and liabilities. Where available, quoted and observable market prices are used as the measure of fair values. Where such quoted and observable market prices are not available, fair values are estimated based on a range of methodologies and assumptions regarding risk characteristics of various financial instruments, net present value and other factors. Changes in the uncertainties and assumptions could materially affect these estimates and the resulting fair value estimates. In addition, fair value information for non-financial and financial instruments that are outside the scope of Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (‘MASB’) 24, Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation which requires the fair value information to be disclosed are excluded. A range of methodologies and assumptions had been used in deriving the fair values of the Fund’s financial instruments at the date of statement of assets and liabilities. The total fair value of each financial instrument is not materially different from the total carrying value. The fair values are based on the following methodologies and assumptions: (i) Cash, deposits and placements with financial institutions For cash, deposits and placements with financial institutions, the carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value. (ii) Quoted securities The estimated fair value is based on market price. However, if a valuation based on the market price does not represent the fair value of the securities, for example during abnormal market conditions or no market price is available, including in the event of a suspension in the quotation of the securities for a period exceeding 14 days, or such shorter period as agreed by the Trustee, then the securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Manager, based on the methods or bases approved by the Trustee after appropriate technical consultation. (iii) Unquoted fixed income securities The estimated fair value is based on the net present value method by reference to market indicative yields. (iv) Other short term financial instruments Other short term financial instruments comprise dividend receivable, interest receivable, income receivable, sundry receivables, payables and accruals for audit fees and tax agent’s fees. The carrying values of these assets and liabilities are assumed to approximate their fair value due to short tenure of less than one year. 185 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS (g) Summary of financial risk management policies The Funds’ activities are exposed to a variety of financial risk as below :(i) Market risk Any purchase of securities will involve an element of risk. The value of securities may fluctuate according to the activities of individual companies, sector and overall political and economic conditions. Such fluctuation may cause the Fund's net asset value (“NAV”) and prices of units to fall as well as rise, and income produced by the Fund may also fluctuate. The market risk is managed through portfolio diversification and asset allocation whereby the equity exposure will be reduced in the event of anticipated market weakness. (ii) Single issuer risk Any major price fluctuation of a particular security invested by the Fund may affect the Fund's NAV and thus the prices of units. The single issuer risk is managed by adhering to the investment limits specified in the SC Guidelines. (iii) Interest rate risk Prices of bonds move in the opposite direction with interest rates. When the interest rates rise, prices of bonds fall and vice versa. The interest rate risk is managed by varying the duration of fixed income securities selected which is dependent on the anticipation of the interest rates trends. As such, the interest rates trends will be monitored closely. (iv) Credit/Default risk Credit/Default risk is the risk that an issuer or counterparty will be unable or unwilling to meet a commitment that it has entered to with the Fund. The Fund’s credit risk concentration is spread between interest rate and equity securities. At any time, less than 10% at the NAV of the Fund are with any single issuer or counterparty. All transactions in quoted investments are settled/paid upon delivery using approved brokers. (v) Liquidity risk Liquidity is the ability to convert an investment portfolio to cash without suffering any significant loss in value. The Fund’s quoted investment is considered to be readily realisable as they are listed on the KLSE. The Fund aims to reduce the liquidity risk by investing mainly in companies with good liquidity and maintaining a prudent level of liquid assets. 186 13. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORTS FOR FUNDS 6. SUBSEQUENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS No audited financial statements have been made up in respect of any period subsequent to March 31, 2003 for SBB Retirement Balanced Fund, June 30, 2003 for SBB Premium Capital Fund, July 31, 2003 for SBB Bond Fund and September 30, 2003 for SBB Index-Linked Fund and SBB Composite Index Fund. Yours very truly, DELOITTE KASSIMCHAN AF 0080 Chartered Accountants HIEW KIM TIAM 1717/8/05 (J) Partner 187 14. UNAUDITED INTERIM AND ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE FUNDS Fund Financial Period Investment income Expenses (i) (ii) RBF 6 months period ended 30 September 2003 DGF 6 months period ended 30 October 2003 RM'000 RM'000 DALI AZAM DALI 2 ECO PCF 6 months 6 months Period Period 6 months period period from 30 from 30 period ended 30 April 2003 April 2003 ended 31 ended 31 December December to 30 to 30 November 2003 2003 November November 2003 2003 2003 RM'000 RM'000 RM'000 RM'000 RM'000 5,469 1,176 3,343 2,607 23,333 6,025 750 373 1,413 516 6,393 3,550 264 2,808 Net income before taxation Taxation 4,293 736 17,308 377 897 2,843 (2,544) (426) (123) (148) (58) (111) (142) (1,593) Net income after taxation Distribution Equalisation 3,867 (385) 3,482 613 613 17,160 (39,618) (22,458) 319 460 779 786 179 965 2,701 (7,447) (4,746) (4,137) (4,137) 17,972 (26,624) 136,732 - - 68,777 (26,336) 21,454 (26,011) 114,274 779 965 64,031 (30,473) 1,809 1,166 5,619 1,077 7,801 3,683 277 173 555 193 4,158 1,785 4,516 671 2,239 (3,568) 6,804 300 665 217 (4,923) 255 99 5,045 - - 92 - 5,469 116 3,343 23,333 750 1,413 141 6,393 264 1,096 68 2 10 1,176 2,379 152 5 71 2,607 5,663 302 5 55 6,025 360 12 1 373 498 16 2 516 3,360 128 5 57 3,550 2,730 46 5 27 2,808 Undistributed Income/(Accumulated losses) brought forward Undistributed Income/(Accumulated losses) carried forward (i) Investment income consists of : Dividend income Interest income Net realised gain/(loss) on sale/redemption of investments Accretion of discount, net amortisation of premium Other Income (ii) Expenses consist of : Management fee Trustee/custodian fees Audit fee Administration expenses 188 14. UNAUDITED INTERIM AND ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE FUNDS Fund RBF DGF DALI AZAM DALI 2 ECO PCF As at 30 As at 31 As at 30 As at 30 As at 30 As at 31 As at 31 September October November November November December December 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 RM'000 RM'000 RM'000 RM'000 RM'000 RM'000 RM'000 ASSETS Quoted investments Unquoted investments Liquid assets Other assets 80,990 41,173 31,148 2,497 283,280 30,444 21,661 5,099 522,729 86,603 24,829 9,286 62,009 28,864 1,702 59,377 18,018 787 351,562 41,321 42,303 5,466 334,905 40,864 5,981 155,808 340,484 643,447 92,575 78,182 440,652 381,750 6,298 6,991 8,978 2,840 645 5,469 3,923 Unitholders’ fund 149,510 333,493 634,469 89,735 77,537 435,183 377,827 Units in circulation (‘000) 198,542 475,061 807,639 163,825 71,571 569,263 463,018 0.7530 0.7020 0.7856 0.5478 1.0834 0.7645 0.8160 Total assets LIABILITIES Creditors and accruals Net asset value per unit (RM) 189 15. ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT FOR SBB MUTUAL BERHAD January 16, 2003 The Board of Directors SBB Mutual Berhad (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Trust Management Berhad) 50, 52 & 54 Jalan SS21/39 Damansara Utama 47400 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan. Dear Sirs, 1. INTRODUCTION We, as Reporting Accountants of SBB Mutual Berhad (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Trust Management Berhad) (‘the Company’ or ‘SBBMB’), have prepared this Report for inclusion in the Master Prospectus in connection with the offer of units in the specific Funds managed by the Company as stated below. We are also the auditors of the Company, SBB Bond Fund, SBB Index-Linked Fund, SBB Premium Capital Fund, SBB Retirement Balanced Fund and SBB Composite Index Fund. The remaining funds managed by the Company are audited and reported by another firm of auditors. 2. INFORMATION ON THE FUNDS MANAGED BY THE COMPANY: The funds presently managed by the Company are as follows : (i) SBB Double Growth Fund (‘DGF’), formerly known as BHLB Pacific Double Growth Fund. (ii) SBB Emerging Companies Growth Fund (‘ECO’), formerly known as BHLB Pacific Emerging Companies Growth Fund. (iii) SBB Savings Fund (‘SF’), formerly known as BHLB Pacific Savings Fund. (iv) SBB High Growth Fund (‘HGF’), formerly known as BHLB Pacific High Growth Fund. (v) SBB Dana Al-Ihsan (‘DALI’), formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Ihsan. (vi) SBB Bond Fund (‘BOF’), formerly known as BHLB Pacific Bond Fund. (vii) SBB Index-Linked Fund (‘INF’), formerly known as BHLB Pacific Index-Linked Fund. (viii) SBB Dana Al-Mizan (‘MIZAN’), formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Mizan. 190 15. ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT FOR SBB MUTUAL BERHAD (ix) SBB HGF Sequel Fund (‘SEQUEL’), formerly known as BHLB Pacific HGF Sequel Fund. (x) SBB Premium Capital Fund (‘PCF’). (xi) SBB Retirement Balanced Fund (‘RBF’). (xii) SBB Composite Index Fund (‘CIF’). (xiii) SBB Dana Al-Ihsan 2 (‘DALI 2’), formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Ihsan 2. (xiv) SBB Dana Al-Azam (‘AZAM’), formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Azam. (xv) SBB Dana Al-Hikmah (‘HIKMAH’), formerly known as BHLB Pacific Dana Al-Hikmah. (xvi) SBB Crystal Equity Fund (‘CRS’). (xvii) SBB Equity Income Fund (‘EIF’). All the above Funds are currently governed under the provisions of the Fourth Supplemental Deed (to the Master Deed dated November 23, 2001) as may be amended from time to time. 3. INFORMATION ON THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY The Company was incorporated on December 17, 1990. The principal activities of the Company consist of the establishment and management of unit trust funds. (a) Audited financial statements The financial statements of the Company for the financial years ended December 31, 2001 and December 31, 2002 were audited and reported on by us without any qualification. The financial statements of the Company for the financial years ended December 31, 1998, December 31, 1999 and December 31, 2000 were audited and reported on by another firm of auditors without any qualification. 191 15. ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT FOR SBB MUTUAL BERHAD (b) Condensed income statements The condensed income statements of the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and five financial years ended December 31, 2002 are as follows: 2003 (9 months) 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 (unaudited) (12 months) (12 months) (12 months) (12 months) (12 months) RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 Revenue 842,492 (781,017) 663,992 (612,096) 61,708 61,475 51,896 4,601 1,883 976 66,309 (31,961) 63,358 (29,598) 52,872 (30,157) 82,866 (49,696) 44,706 (24,014) 19,642 (9,609) (14,816) (17,225) (13,994) (12,117) (9,341) (7,085) (3,502) - (3,923) - (3,342) (30) (2,609) (897) (2,349) - (1,848) - Profit before tax Income tax expense 16,030 12,612 5,349 17,547 9,002 1,100 (4,809) (3,358) (2,471) (5,567) Profit after tax 11,221 9,254 2,878 11,980 Cost of sales Operating profit Other operating income Selling expenses Administrative expenses Other operating Expenses Finance costs 1,390,369 (1,328,661) 192 1,138,726 (1,056,397) 558,936 (514,817) 192,327 (173,945) 82,329 44,119 18,382 537 587 1,260 9,002 (500) 600 15. ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT FOR SBB MUTUAL BERHAD (c) Condensed balance sheets The condensed balance sheets of the Company based on the unaudited financial statements as at September 30, 2003 and the audited financial statements for the five financial years ended December 31, 2002 are as follows: Note Property, plant and equipment (d) Current Assets Manager’s stocks Trade receivables Staff loans Other receivables and prepaid expenses Amount due from related companies Short-term deposits with: Licensed banks Other licensed corporations Cash and bank balances September 30 2003 (unaudited) 2002 RM’000 RM’000 December 31 2001 2000 1999 1998 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 16,611 16,151 15,774 11,166 11,147 11,218 (e) (f) (g) 2,467 41,111 4,066 1,196 11,749 3,496 721 21,563 3,049 2,495 48,259 2,873 882 40,493 2,101 1,156 16,188 2,169 (f) 7,372 1,681 1,349 1,129 180 225 (h) - - - - 6 170 5,165 8,586 7,527 - - - 45,182 30,117 15,525 12,000 - 7,264 2,824 4,416 2,510 13,290 6,510 3,894 108,187 61,241 52,244 80,046 50,172 31,066 193 15. ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT FOR SBB MUTUAL BERHAD September 30 Note 2003 (unaudited) 2002 RM’000 RM’000 Current Liabilities Trade payables Other payables and accrued expenses Provision for KWSP fees Amount owing to related companies Amount owing to ultimate holding company Tax liabilities December 31 2000 RM’000 - 17,728 14,076 3,334 1999 RM’000 1998 RM’000 (i) 16,063 9,618 (i) 38,635 11,802 10,586 11,068 3,037 3,625 (j) 3,519 4,054 2,902 2,110 1,174 647 (h) 3,612 3,149 2,802 2,409 2,037 513 (h) 5,662 1,983 628 89 5,962 13 5,151 382 1,554 69,474 29,289 22,341 38,479 20,706 9,673 38,713 31,952 29,903 41,567 29,466 21,393 1,105 1,105 1,453 587 447 447 54,219 46,998 44,224 52,146 40,166 32,164 (l) 10,000 10,000 10,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 (m) 44,219 36,998 34,224 50,146 38,166 30,164 54,219 46,998 44,224 52,146 40,166 32,164 Net Current Assets Deferred Liabilities Deferred tax liabilities 2001 RM’000 (k) Net Assets 38 Represented by: Issued capital Unappropriated profit Shareholders’ Equity 194 15. ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT FOR SBB MUTUAL BERHAD (d) Statements of changes in equity Issued Capital RM’000 Unappropriated Profit RM’000 Total RM’000 Balance as at December 31, 1997 Net profit for the year 2,000 - 29,564 600 31,564 600 Balance as at December 31, 1998 Net profit for the year Dividends 2,000 - 30,164 9,002 (1,000) 32,164 9,002 (1,000) Balance as at December 31, 1999 Net profit for the year 2,000 - 38,166 11,980 40,166 11,980 Balance as at December 31, 2000 Net profit for the year Dividends Issue of shares: Bonus issue 2,000 - 50,146 2,878 (10,800) 52,146 2,878 (10,800) 8,000 (8,000) Balance as at December 31, 2001 Net profit for the year Dividends 10,000 - 34,224 9,254 (6,480) 44,224 9,254 (6,480) Balance as at December 31, 2002 Net profit for the year (unaudited) Dividends (unaudited) 10,000 - 36,998 11,221 (4,000) 46,998 11,221 (4,000) Balance as at September 30, 2003 10,000 44,219 54,219 195 - 15. ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT FOR SBB MUTUAL BERHAD 4. NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 (a) GENERAL INFORMATION The principal activities of the Company consist of the establishment and management of unit trust funds as mentioned in Item 2. There have been no significant changes in the nature of the activities of the Company during the financial period. The total number of employees of the Company at the end of the financial period was 213 (2002: 185). The registered office of the Company is located at 18th Floor, MUI Plaza, Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur. The principal place of business of the Company is located at 50, 52 & 54, Jalan SS 21/39 Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan. (b) SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (i) Basis of Accounting The financial statements of the Company have been prepared under the historical cost convention. (ii) Revenue Sales value of units is recognised upon the approval of a unitholder’s application. Value from the cancellation of the units is recognised upon the approval by the Trustee. Management fee income is recognised on the accrual basis. Interest income from short-term deposits is recognised on the accrual basis. Dividend income from the funds is recognised on receipt basis. (iii) Income Tax In the prior financial period, the tax effects of transactions are recognised, using the ‘liability’ method, in the period such transactions enter into the determination of net income regardless of when they are recognised for tax purposes. However, when timing differences give rise to net deferred tax assets, the tax effects are recognised generally on actual realisation. During the current financial year, the Company changed its accounting policy for the recognition of deferred tax asset and liability in accordance with MASB Standard No. 25, Income Taxes which became effective for accounting periods commencing on or after July 1, 2002. 196 15. ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT FOR SBB MUTUAL BERHAD Upon adoption of MASB 25, deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets arising from deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax credits are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available to utilise the deferred tax assets. The effect of the accounting change on the financial statements of the Company for the current financial year is however, not material. (iv) Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. A gain or loss arising from the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the estimated net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset, and is recognised in the income statement. The carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an item of property, plant and equipment exceeds its recoverable amount. The impairment loss is charged to the income statement unless it reverses a previous revaluation in which case it is treated as a revaluation decrease. Property, plant and equipment are depreciated on a straight line method to their residual values at rates based on the estimated useful lives of the various assets. The annual depreciation rates are as follows: Building Office equipment Furniture, fittings and office renovation Motor vehicles 2% 10% - 20% 7.5% 20% (v) Manager’s stocks Manager’s stocks represent units held for re-sale in the funds managed by the Company. Manager’s stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value on an aggregate basis. Cost is determined on the weighted average method. (vi) Receivables Trade and other receivables are stated at nominal value as reduced by the appropriate allowances for estimated irrecoverable amounts. Allowance for doubtful debts is made based on estimates of possible losses which may arise from non-collection of certain receivable accounts. (vii) Provisions Provisions are made when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, when it is probable that an outflow of resources will be recognised to settle the obligation, and when a reliable estimate of the amount can be made. 197 15. ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT FOR SBB MUTUAL BERHAD (c) REVENUE Revenue represents sales value of units, value from the cancellation of units and management fee income in accordance with the provisions of the Master Deed for the unit trust funds managed by the Company. (d) PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT As of September 30, 2003 (unaudited) Cost Accumulated Depreciation Net book value Building RM’000 8,512 Office equipment RM’000 11,394 Furniture, fittings and office Motor Total renovation vehicles RM’000 RM’000 RM’000 5,564 1,692 27,162 1,137 6,359 2,338 717 10,551 7,375 5,035 3,226 975 16,611 (e) MANAGER’S STOCKS September 30, 2003 (unaudited) RM’000 (f) Cost 2,467 Market value 2,429 TRADE RECEIVABLES, OTHER RECEIVABLES AND PREPAID EXPENSES Trade receivables consist of: September 30, 2003 (unaudited) RM’000 Annual management fees due from funds Amount receivable for sales of third party unit trust fund Amount receivable for sales via KWSP scheme Amount due from unitholders 29,986 1,952 8,761 412 41,111 Other receivables and prepaid expenses consist of: September 30, 2003 (unaudited) RM’000 6,831 Other receivables Refundable deposits Prepaid expenses 330 211 7,372 Other receivables comprise mainly downpayment and instalment for purchase of property, plant and equipment. The credit period for trade receivables ranges from 1 to 90 days. 198 15. ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT FOR SBB MUTUAL BERHAD (g) STAFF LOANS These relate to study, computer, motor vehicle and housing loans granted to employees of the Company. Interest rates charged range from 2% to 5% and the staff loans are repayable over periods ranging from 1 to 20 years. These loans are, where applicable, secured over the assets for which the loans are granted. (h) HOLDING COMPANY AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BHLB Venture Berhad, a company incorporated in Malaysia. The directors regard Southern Bank Berhad, a company incorporated in Malaysia and listed on the Main Board of the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, as the ultimate holding company. The amount owing to ultimate holding company arose mainly from expenses paid on behalf and sales commissions charged on units sold on behalf of the Company. The amount is unsecured, interest-free with no fixed terms of repayment. The amount owing to related companies arose mainly from investment advisory services and sales commissions charged on units sold on behalf of the Company at agreed terms and prices. The outstanding amount is unsecured, interest-free with no fixed terms of repayment. September 30, 2003 (unaudited) RM’000 Amount due to related companies: SBB Asset Management Sdn Bhd 3,612 During the financial period, significant related party transactions are as follows: Name of Company BHLB Asset Management Sdn Bhd SBB Asset Management Sdn Bhd Southern Bank Berhad SBB Securities Sdn Bhd September 30, 2003 (unaudited) RM’000 Nature Investment advisory services 6,266 Investment advisory services Sales commissions Sales commissions 4,847 616 3 The directors of the Company are of the opinion that the above transactions have been entered into in the normal course of business and have been established under terms that are no less favourable than those arranged with independent third parties. 199 15. ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT FOR SBB MUTUAL BERHAD (i) TRADE PAYABLES, OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES Trade payables consist of: September 30, 2003 (unaudited) RM’000 Amount payable for creation of units due to funds managed by the Company 16,063 Other payables and accrued expenses consist of: September 30, 2003 (unaudited) RM’000 Other payables Accrued expenses 28,151 10,484 38,635 The amounts owing arose mainly from amount payable for redemption to unitholders, sales commissions payable, advertisement and promotion expenses payable and performance incentives payable. (j) PROVISION FOR KWSP FEES September 30, 2003 (unaudited) RM’000 4,054 At beginning of period Additions Utilised 3,519 (4,054) At end of period 3,519 The provision for Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) fees represent management fee payable to KWSP in relation to investments made by EPF contributors in the unit trust funds of the Company. (k) DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES September 30, 2003 (unaudited) RM’000 The net deferred tax liabilities are in respect of: Temporary difference between tax capital allowances and book depreciation of property, plant and equipment 200 1,105 15. ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT FOR SBB MUTUAL BERHAD (l) SHARE CAPITAL September 30, 2003 (unaudited) RM’000 Authorised: 25,000,000 ordinary shares of RM1 each 25,000 Issued and fully paid: 10,000,000 ordinary shares of RM1 each 10,000 (m) RESERVES Based on the estimated tax credit and tax exempt income available and the prevailing tax rate applicable to dividends, the Company is able to distribute all its unappropriated profit as of 30 September 2003 as cash dividend without incurring additional tax liability. (n) CAPITAL COMMITMENTS As of September 30, 2003, the Company has the following capital commitments relating to purchase of property, plant and equipment: September 30, 2003 (unaudited) RM’000 Contracted but not provided for Approved but not contracted for 99 3,133 3,232 5. SUBSEQUENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS No audited financial statements of the management company have been made up in respect of any period subsequent to December 31, 2002. Yours very truly, DELOITTE KASSIMCHAN AF 0080 Chartered Accountants HIEW KIM TIAM 1717/8/05 (J) Partner 201 16. CONSENTS (a) The consent of the Trustees, Banker, Investment Manager and Solicitor to the inclusion in this Master Prospectus of their names in the manner and context in which such names appear have been given before the issue of this Master Prospectus and have not subsequently been withdrawn. (b) The consent of the Auditors and Reporting Accountants for the Funds and of the Auditors and Reporting Accountants for the Manager to the inclusion in this Master Prospectus of their names and Accountants' Report in the manner and form in which they are contained in this Master Prospectus have been given before the issue of this Master Prospectus and have not subsequently been withdrawn. The Reporting Accountants' responsibilities with regard to this Master Prospectus does not extend beyond the Accountants' Reports, and that, apart from the said Reports, the Reporting Accountants have had no involvement in the preparation of this Master Prospectus. (c) The consents of the Tax Advisers to the inclusion in this Master Prospectus of their names and the Tax Advisers’ letters in the manner and form in which they are contained in this Master Master Prospectus have been given before the issue of this Master Prospectus and have not subsequently been withdrawn. 202 17. DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION For a period of not less than twelve (12) months from the date of this Master Prospectus at the registered office of the Manager and the Trustee, the following documents or copies thereof, where applicable, may be inspected, without charge:• The Deed; • Each material contract or document referred to in this Master Prospectus; • The latest annual and interim reports of the Funds; • All reports, letters or other documents, valuations and statements by any expert, any part of which is extracted or referred to in this Master Prospectus; • The audited accounts of the Manager and the Funds for the last five financial years or from the date of incorporation/commencement, if less than five years, preceding the date of this Master Prospectus (where applicable); • Latest audited accounts of the Manager and the Funds for the current financial year (where applicable); and • The written consent given by experts or persons whose reports or statements appear in this Master Prospectus. 203 18. DIRECTORS' DECLARATION This Master Prospectus has been seen and approved by the directors of the Manager and they collectively and individually accept full responsibility for the accuracy of all information contained herein and confirm, having made all enquiries which are reasonable in the circumstances, that to the best of their knowledge and belief, the statements and information in this Master Prospectus are true and not misleading and there are no other facts the omission of which would make any statement herein misleading. The Directors also do hereby state that in their opinion, the accompanying unaudited annual/interim accounts, reflect a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the applicable Funds. Directors: DATO’ SERI GOH ENG TOON DATO’ YEAP LEONG HUAT YM RAJA PUAN SRI DATO’ NOORA ASHIKIN BTE RAJA ABDULLAH DATO’ DR YAHYA BIN ISMAIL TAN SRI DATO’ (DR) R.V. NAVARATNAM (INDEPENDENT) WONG JOON HIAN (INDEPENDENT) 204 19. LIST OF OFFICES SBB MUTUAL OFFICES Head Office SBB Mutual Berhad 50,52 & 54 Jalan SS21/39, Damansara Utama 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan Telephone Fax Website E-mail : : : 03-77183000 03-77265088 : cust.support@sbbmutual.com.my www.sbbmutual2u.com Regional Offices 59 Plaza Damansara, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur. 03-20956188 5A, 1st & 2nd Floors Jalan Todak 4, Bandar Sunway Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai, Pulau Pinang. 7458 Jalan BBN 1/1A, Putra Point One, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. 06-7993322 5B Block 414, Section 10, KTLD Jalan Rubber, 93400 Sarawak. No. 1, Jalan Pasar Baru, Kampung Air, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. 088-239951 088-239952 04-3702155 082-259777 Kuching, Branches 5A, 1st Floor Jalan Todak 4, Bandar Sunway Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai, Pulau Pinang. 04-3702155 No. 946, 2nd Floor, Jalan Parry, 98000 Miri, Sarawak. 085-432525 U7-3, 7th Floor Menara Perbadanan, Jalan Tengku Petra Semerak, 15000 Kota Bharu, Kelantan. 09-7471172 09-7471190 30A, First Floor, Persiaran Greentown 1, Greentown Business Centre, 30450 Ipoh, Perak. 05-2439002 05-2439001 6-B Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah 9/K, Seksyen 9, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor. 03-58805050 23 &23A, Jalan Harimau Tarum, Taman Century, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor. 07-3341748 61 Jalan Melaka Raya 24, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka. 06-2811111 No 13B, 2nd Floor, Jalan Memanda 7/1 Off Jalan Ampang, 68000 Ampang 03-4270 2970 32-3, 3rd Floor, Jalan 1/27F, KL Satellite Center (KLSC), Wangsa Maju Section 5, 53300 Kuala Lumpur. 03-41422911 Block B, Unit 11 & 12, Level 12, Plaza Mount Kiara, Jalan 1/70C, Mount Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. 03-62035035 60, S/2/6 & S/3/6, Block F, Plaza Damas, Jalan Seri Hartamas 1, Seri Hartamas 50480 Kuala Lumpur 03-62033230 15-2, Jalan AU 1A/4B, Keramat Permai Business Centre, Off Jalan Setiawangsa, 54000 Kuala Lumpur 03-42529869 92, 2nd Floor, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur 03-77276603 19-3 Blok A, Jalan Hujan Rahmat 2, OUG, 58200 Kuala Lumpur 03-77833623 Suite 3A-3, Wisma W.I.M., No 7, Jalan Abang Haji Openg Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur 03- 7710 8916 46B Persiaran Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail 60000 Kuala Lumpur 03-77266275 Unit 113 & 213, Block C, Damansara Intan, 1, Jalan SS20/27, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor 03-71182234 12-1, Jalan PJS 10/2, Subang Indah, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor 03-56376233 No 131A, 1st Floor, Jalan SS17/1A, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor. 03-56210788 603B&C, Jalan Samudra Utara 1, Taman Samudra, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor 03-61899720 Sales Offices 205 19. LIST OF OFFICES 75 Taman Aman Muhibbah, Jalan Kampong Setiawan, 32000 Setiawan, Perak 05-6917761 18A Tingkat Taman Ipoh 6, Ipoh Garden South, 31400 Ipoh, Perak. 05-5453343 4208, Lot 34, Block C, Ground Floor, Bandar Baru II, P.O. Box 61827, 91028 Tawau, Sabah 089-758870 1st Floor, Lot 52 Block F, Jati Commercial Centre, P O Box 81677, 87026 Labuan, Federal Territory. 087-428303 Lot 10, Block C, Foo Loong Shopping Complex, PO Box 2182, 89008 Keningau, Sabah. 087-337796 Room 805/806, 8th Floor, Lai Piang Kee Building, Jalan Pryer, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah 089-220515 15A, Jalan Ruby, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak. 084-318743 SBB BRANCHES PULAU PINANG 51 Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 Pulau Pinang 04-2261822 21, Jalan Ayer Itam, 11400 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang. 04-8284433 72 Jalan Besar, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang 04-8667988 90 Jalan Mayang Pasir, Taman Sri Tunas 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang 04-6432532 2, Jalan Sungai Emas 11100 Batu Feringgi, Pulau Pinang 04-8813472 1223-4 Jalan Raya 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang 04-6436001 70 Jalan Stesen, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang 04-5395446 4992-3 Jalan New Ferry, 12100 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang. 04-3332875 450 Jalan Dato Kramat, 10460 Pulau Pinang. 04-2292813 7087 Jalan Kampung Gajah 12200 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang. 04-3312982 49, Arked Penang Satu KOMTAR, 10000 Pulau Pinang. 04-2620020 2904 High Street, 14300 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang 04-5933235 1228T, Jalan Paya Terubong 11060 Pulau Pinang 04-8275243 1284 Jalan Bahru, 13700 Prai, Pulau Pinang. 04-3901211 403 Jalan Burmah, 10350 Pulau Pinang. 04-2282131 D20-638 Gerbang Tuna, Seberang Jaya 13700 Perai, Pulau Pinang. 04-3906401 1-G-2B, Medan Batu Lanchang 11600 Pulau Pinang 04-6562564 38, Lebuh Nangka Dua 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang 04-5305861 1308 Jalan Besar, Sg. Bakap 14200 Sungai Jawi, Pulau Pinang. 04-5824384 43, Lebuh Pantai, 10300 Pulau Pinang. 04-2628331 1 Jalan Concord 13, Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Pulau Pinang 04-8990144 18-A Jalan Raya, 08300 Gurun, Kedah 04-4689644 PERLIS 69, Jalan Besar, 02000 Kuala Perlis, Perlis 04-9855298 KEDAH 1564 Jalan Kota, 05000 Alor Setar, Kedah 04-7319522 206 19. LIST OF OFFICES 106-A Seberang Jalan Putera, Mergong 05150 Alor Setar, Kedah 04-7339124 201-A Jalan Tunku Putra, 09000 Kulim, Kedah 04-4905444 24-A Jalan Kampung Baru, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah 04-4229324 PERAK 194 Jalan Bercham, 31400 Ipoh, Perak 05-5453223 Ground Floor, Plaza Teh Teng Seng 227 Jalan Kampar, 30250 Ipoh, Perak 05-2555451 45 Jalan Tun Sambanthan 30000 Ipoh, Perak 05-2412166 51 Jalan Taiping Utara, 34600 Kamunting, Perak 05-8058560 99 & 101 Jalan Gopeng 31900 Kampar, Perak 05-4651155 3104C & D, Jalan Kampar 36700 Langkap, Perak 05-6591249 31 & 33 Jalan Lee Ming Hin, 31450 Menglembu, Perak 05-2813655 54, Pesiaran Greenhill, Greentown 30450 Ipoh, Perak 05-2415745 613 & 615 Jalan Tasik, Taman Sri Tasik, 31400 Ipoh, Perak 05-5465622 KUALA LUMPUR Wisma Idris, 17 Jalan Sultan Ismail 50520 Kuala Lumpur 03-2066882 Ground Floor, Wisma Genting 28 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur 03-2637000 19 Lorong Ara Kiri 1 Taman Lucky Garden, 59100 Kuala Lumpur 03-2542344 J2 & K1 Taman Tunku Bukit Tunku,50480 Kuala Lumpur 03-6514188 49 Jalan Hang Lekiu 50100 Kuala Lumpur 03-2300222 43 Jalan Barat Off Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur 03-244 6496 5 Jalan 2/116B, Kuchai Entrepreneurs' Park, Off Jalan Kuchai Lama, 58200 Kuala Lumpur 03-7808442 317-319 Jalan Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur 03-2222552 338 Jalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur 03-4425888 704 & 706 Jalan Sentul, 51000 Kuala Lumpur. 03-40412418 59 Jalan Sultan, 50000 Kuala Lumpur 03-2322653 6055 Jalan Jambu Gajus, Jinjang Selatan, 52000 Kuala Lumpur 03-6277822 63 & 65 Jalan Kampung Pandan, Kampung Pandan, 55100 Kuala Lumpur 03-9840355 47 Jalan 3/34 A, Kepong Entrepreneurs' Park,52100 Kuala Lumpur 03-6221242 197 & 199 Jalan Sarjana Taman Connaught, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur 03-91316466 21 & 23 Jalan 46A / 26 Taman Sri Rampai, Setapak, 53300 Kuala Lumpur 03-4121013 1 Jalan 2/71, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur 03-77283688 Ground Floor, Menara Southern Bank 83, Medan Setia 1, Plaza Damansara, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur 03-20873000 03-42910533 Jalan PJS11/2, Subang Indah, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor 03-56377607 SELANGOR 16 & 17 Jalan Besar, 68000 Ampang. Selangor. 207 19. LIST OF OFFICES 1 & 3 Jalan PCR 1, Kawasan Perniagaan, Cheras Raya, Batu 11, Off Jalan Balakong, 43200 Cheras, Selangor 03-9076 8382 195 Jalan Besar, 43800 Dengkil, Selangor 03-3186899 3 Jalan Barat, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor 03-79550768 111 & 113 Jalan Gasing, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 03-79578919 14 & 16 Jalan MJ/7, Medan Maju Jaya Batu 7,Jalan Klang Lama, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor 03-77836929 21 Jalan S10/2, Section 10 Jalan Bukit, 43000 Kajang, Selangor 03-87374233 12 Jalan SS6/3, Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 03-78031448 17 Jalan TK1/11A, Plaza Kinrara 47100 Puchong, Selangor 03-80757566 55-59 Jalan Cungah, 42000 Pelabuhan Klang, Selangor 03-31681515 12 & 13 Jalan Kenari 1, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47100 Puchong, Selangor 03-4325008 49 Jalan Maxwell, 48000 Rawang, Selangor 03-6912771 24, Jalan 14/14, Seksyen 14, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor 03-79560902 933 Jalan 17 / 38, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor 03-79553343 14 Jalan Selayang, Taman Sri Selayang, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor. 03-61897655 26368 Jalan College, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor. 03-89485052 14 Jalan Tengku Zabedah D 9/D, Seksyen 9, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor 03-55127822 40 & 42, Jalan SS 15/4D, Subang Jaya, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor 03-56340919 386 Jalan 1A / 3, Bandar Baru Sungai. Buloh, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor 03-61561386 3 Taman Cahaya, Sungai Chua, 43000 Kajang, Selangor. 03-87335711 49 & 51 Jalan Batai Laut, Taman Intan, 41300 Klang, Selangor. 03-3342 1272 45 Jalan Cempaka, Bandar Baru Ampangan, 70400 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan 06-7622843 Jalan BBN1/1F, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan 06-8500152 Lot 3110 Jalan Besar, Lukut, 71010 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. 06-6511944 9/G Arab Malaysian Business Centre, Jalan Tuanku Munawir, 70000 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. 06-7617509 87 Jalan Loke Yew 28700 Bentong, Pahang. 09-2225866 B-338 Jalan Beserah, 25300 Kuantan, Pahang. 09-5662384 34-40 Jalan Telok Sisek, 25050 Kuantan, Pahang. 09-5554488 31 Main Road, 39200 Ringlet, Pahang. 05-4956866 06-2322188 128 Kompleks Munshi Abdullah Jalan Munshi Abdullah, 75100 Melaka. 06-2841420 07-4328200 167 Jalan Besar, 84800 Bukit Gambir, Muar, Johor. 07-9762488 NEGERI SEMBILAN PAHANG MELAKA 36 & 37 Lorong Setia 1 Air Keroh Heights, 75450 Melaka. JOHOR Ground Floor, Kompleks Penggaram 1, Jalan Abdul Rahman, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor 208 19. LIST OF OFFICES 75 Jalan Kuning Dua, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor 07-3312088 2 & 4 Jalan Dedap 20, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor 07-3548666 2 Jalan Haji Manan, 86000 Kluang, Johor 07-7716677 382 Jalan Simbang, Taman Perling, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor 07-2386912 18 Jalan Belimbing, 81400 Senai, Johor. 07-5992188 48 Jalan Hang Tuah 4, Taman Skudai Baru, 81300 Skudai, Johor 07-5589688 24 & 26 Jalan Padi 1, Bandar Baru Uda, 81200 Tampoi, Johor. 07-2379655 09-8593232 104A-B Jalan Sultan Ismail, 20200 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. 09-6223188 082-238072 945 Jalan Parry, 98000 Miri, Sarawak 085-437729 Lot No. 62 & 63 Inamam Commercial Centre, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 088-439731 Block C, Lot 24, Jalan Kampung Air 4 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 088-249688 Blok B Lot No. 2, Bandar Ramai-Ramai, Jalan Leila, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah. 089-218366 KELANTAN 681-J Jalan Che Su, 15000 Kota Bahru, Kelantan. 09-7448788 TERENGGANU K3757 Jalan Sulaimani, 24000 Kemaman, Terengganu. SARAWAK 282 Jalan Rubber, 93400 Kuching, Sarawak SABAH The Funds are also distributed by the following Institutional Unit Trust Agents (IUTA): • • • • • • • • • • • CITIBANK BERHAD STANDARD CHARTERED BANK (MALAYSIA) BERHAD OCBC BANK (MALAYSIA) BERHAD EON BANK BERHAD EON FINANCE BERHAD SOUTHERN BANK BERHAD RHB BANK BERHAD SBB SECURITIES SDN BHD INTER-PACIFIC SECURITIES SDN BHD ENG SECURITIES SDN BHD Other Approved IUTAs (as and when appointed by the Manager) 03-23830000 03-20726555 03-26964554 03-26941188 03-26948888 03-20873000 03-92878888 05-2530888 03-21441888 07-223 1211 Citibank Berhad is distributing PCF, RBF, CIF and BOF only. OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad and Standard Chartered Bank (Malaysia) Berhad are distributing PCF, RBF and CIF. The other IUTAs are currently distributing all Funds except for CRS. 209 20. APPENDIX I - UNIT TRUST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT LOAN FINANCING RISK Investing in a unit trust fund with borrowed money is more risky than investing with your own savings. You should assess if loan financing is suitable for you in light of your objectives, attitudes to risk and financial circumstances. You should be aware of the risks, which would include the following:I. The higher the margin of financing (that is, the amount of money you borrow for every Ringgit of your own money that you put in as deposit or down payment) the greater the potential for losses as well as gains. II. You should assess whether you have the ability to service the repayments on the proposed loan. If your loan is a variable rate loan, and if interest rates rise, your total repayment amount will be increased. III. If unit prices fall beyond a certain level, you may be asked to provide additional acceptable collateral or pay additional amounts on top of your normal installments. If you fail to comply within the time prescribed, your units may be sold to settle your loan. IV. Returns on unit trusts are not guaranteed and may not be earned evenly over time. This means that there may be some years where returns are high and other years where losses are experienced instead. Whether you eventually realise a gain or loss may be affected by the timing of the sale of your units. The value of units may fall just when you want your money back even though the investment may have done well in the past. The brief statement cannot disclose all the risks and other aspects of loan financing. You should therefore carefully study the terms and conditions before you decide to take the loan. If you are in doubt in respect of any aspect of the Risk Disclosure Statement or the terms of the loan financing, you should consult the institution offering the loan. Managers SBB MUTUAL BERHAD (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Trust Management Berhad) (209627-H) TO: SBB MUTUAL BERHAD (formerly known as BHLB Pacific Trust Management Berhad) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF RISK DISCLOSURE STATEMENT I acknowledge that I have received a copy of this Unit Trust Loan Financing Risk Disclosure statement and understand its contents. Fund’s Name Fund’s Application Form No : Signature Full Name Date : 210 : : : 21. APPENDIX II – RATING TABLE BY RATING AGENCY MALAYSIA RATING TABLE BY RATING AGENCY MALAYSIA Long –Term Ratings AAA Issues rated AAA are judged to be of the best quality and offer highest safety of timely payment of interest and principal. AA High safety of timely payment of interest and principal. A Adequate safety of timely payment of interest and principal. More susceptible to changes in circumstances and economic conditions than debt in higher rated categories. BBB Moderate safety of timely payment of interest and principal. Lacking in certain protective elements. Changes in circumstances are more likely to lead to weakened capacity to pay interest and principal than debt in higher rated categories. BB Inadequate safety of timely payment of interest and principal. Future cannot be considered as well-assured. B High risk on interest and principal payments. Adverse business or economic conditions would lead to lack of ability on part of issuer to pay interest or principal. C Very high risk of default. Factors present that make them vulnerable to default. Timely payment of interest and principal possible only if favourable circumstances continue. D Payment of interest and/or repayment of principal is in arrears. Already in default. Short – Term Ratings P1 Very strong safety with regards to timely payment on the instrument. P2 Strong ability to repay debt obligations. P3 Adequate safety on repayment of debt obligations. Instrument is more vulnerable to the effects of changing circumstances than the P1 and P2 categories. NP Indicates that the instrument is expected to be in default on maturity. 211 22. APPENDIX III – RATING AGENCY MALAYSIA - ISLAMIC DEBT RATING Rating Agency Malaysia ISLAMIC DEBT RATINGS LONG TERM RATINGS RATING DEFINITION AAA Issues rated in this category are judged to be of the best quality and offer highest safety for timely payment of financial commitments under the Islamic instruments. AA A BBB BB B C D High safety for timely payment of financial commitments under the Islamic instruments. Adequate safety for timely payment of financial commitments under the Islamic instruments. More susceptible to changes in circumstances and economic conditions than Islamic instruments in higher rated categories. Moderate safety for timely payment of financial commitments under the Islamic instruments. Lacking in certain protective elements. Changes in circumstances are more likely to lead to weakened capacity for timely payment of financial commitments under the Islamic instruments than those in higher rated categories. Inadequate safety for timely payment of financial commitments under the Islamic instruments. Future cannot be considered as well-assured. High risk as to timely payment of financial commitments under the Islamic instruments. Adverse business or economic conditions would lead to lack of ability on part of issuer to timely meet the financial commitments under the Islamic instruments. Very high risk of default. Factors present that make the Islamic instruments vulnerable to default. Timely payment of financial commitments under the Islamic instruments possible only if favourable circumstances continue. Payment of financial commitments under the Islamic instruments is in arrears. Already in default. SHORT TERM RATINGS RATING DEFINITION P1 Very strong safety for timely payment of financial commitments under the Islamic instruments. Strong safety for timely payment of financial commitments under the Islamic instruments. P2 P3 NP Adequate safety for timely payment of financial commitments under the Islamic instruments. Timely payment of financial commitments is more vulnerable to the effects of changing circumstances than the P1 and P2 categories. Obligations in this category have doubtful capacity for timely payment unless significant external support is made available. 212 23. APPENDIX IV – MALAYSIA RATING CORPORATION Corporate Debt Issue Rating LONG-TERM RATINGS MARC's Long-Term Ratings apply to debt issues with maturities of more than one year. These debt ratings specifically assess the likelihood of timely repayment of principal and payment of interest over the term to maturity of such debts. Investment Grade AAA AA A BBB Indicates that the ability to repay principal and pay interest on a timely basis is extremely high. Indicates a very strong ability to repay principal and pay interest on a timely basis, with limited incremental risk compared to issues rated in the highest category. Indicates the ability to repay principal and pay interest is strong. These issues could be more vulnerable to adverse developments, both internal and external, than obligations with higher ratings. The lowest investment grade category; indicates an adequate capacity to repay principal and pay interest. More vulnerable to adverse developments, both internal and external, than obligations with higher ratings. Non-Investment Grade BB B C D While not investment grade, this rating suggests that likelihood of default is considerably less than for lower-rated issues. However, there are significant uncertainties that could affect the ability to adequately service debt obligations. Indicates a higher degree of uncertainty, and therefore, greater likelihood of default. Adverse developments could negatively affect repayment of principal and payment of interest on a timely basis. High likelihood of default, with little capacity to address further adverse changes in financial circumstances. Payment in default. Note : Long-Term Ratings from AA to B may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) suffix to show relative standing within the major rating categories. Bank-guaranteed issues will carry a suffix (bg), corporate-guaranteed a (cg) and all other supports an (s) when such guarantees or supports give favourable effect to the assigned rating. 213 23. APPENDIX IV – MALAYSIA RATING CORPORATION SHORT-TERM RATINGS MARC's Short-Term Ratings are assigned to specific debt instruments with original maturities of one year or less, and are intended to assess the likelihood of timely repayment of principal and payment of interest. Investment Grade MARC-1 MARC-2 MARC-3 The highest category; indicates a very high likelihood that principal and interest will be paid on a timely basis. While the degree of safety regarding timely repayment of principal and payment of interest is strong, the relative degree of safety is not as high as issues rated MARC1. The lowest investment grade category; indicates that while the obligation is more susceptible to adverse developments, both internal and external, the capacity to service principal and interest on a timely basis is considered adequate. Non-Investment Grade MARC-4 The lowest category; regarded as non-investment grade and therefore speculative in terms of capacity to service principal and interest. Note : Short-Term Ratings will also carry a suffix (bg) for bank-guaranteed issues, (cg) for corporateguaranteed issues and (s) for all other supports when such guarantees or supports give favourable effect to the assigned rating. 214 24. APPENDIX V – ISLAMIC CAPITAL MARKET INSTRUMENT RATING LONG-TERM RATINGS MARC's Long-Term Ratings are assigned to Islamic capital market instruments with maturities of more than one year. These ratings specifically assess the likelihood of timely payment of the instrument issued under the various Islamic financing contract(s). The rating symbols carry a subscript "ID" to denote Islamic Private Debt Securities. Investment Grade AAAID AAID AID BBBID Extremely strong ability to make payment on the instrument issued under the Islamic financing contract(s). Very strong ability to make payment on the instrument issued under the Islamic financing contract(s). Risk is slight with degree of certainty for timely payment marginally lower than for instruments accorded the highest rating. Strong ability to make payment on the instrument issued under the Islamic financing contract(s). However, risks are greater in periods of business and economic stress than for instruments with higher ratings. Adequate ability to make payment on the instrument issued under the Islamic financing contract(s). Vulnerable to moderately adverse developments, both internal and external. Non-Investment Grade BBID BID CID DID Uncertainties exist that could affect the ability of the issuer to make payment on the instrument issued under the Islamic financing contract(s). Significant uncertainty exists as to timely payment on the instrument issued under the Islamic financing contract(s). Slight adverse developments could impair issuer's ability to fulfil such obligation. Possesses a substantial risk of default, with little capacity to address further negative changes in financial circumstances. Failed to make scheduled payment on the instrument issued under the Islamic financing contract(s). Note : Long-Term Ratings from AA to B may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) suffix to show relative standing within the major rating categories. Bank-guaranteed issues will carry a suffix (bg), corporate-guaranteed a suffix (cg) and for all other supports a suffix (s) when such guarantees or supports give favourable effect to the assigned rating. 215 24. APPENDIX V – ISLAMIC CAPITAL MARKET INSTRUMENT RATING SHORT-TERM RATINGS MARC's Short-Term Ratings are assigned to Islamic capital market instruments with original maturities of one year or less, and are intended to assess the likelihood of timely payment of the instrument issued under the various Islamic financing contract(s). Investment Grade MARC-1ID MARC-2ID MARC-3ID Extremely strong ability to make timely payment on the instrument issued under the Islamic financing contract(s). Strong capacity to make timely payment on the instrument issued under the Islamic financing contract(s). Timeliness of payment is slightly susceptible to adverse changes in operating circumstances and economic conditions. Adequate ability to make payment on the instrument issued under the Islamic financing contract(s). Moderately adverse changes in operating environment and economic conditions may weaken financial capacity to fulfil such obligations. Non-Investment Grade MARC-4ID Vulnerable to non-payment of instrument issued under the Islamic financing contract(s). Capacity to make payment on the instrument is dependent upon favourable business, financial and economic conditions. Note: Short-Term Ratings will also carry a suffix (bg) for bank-guaranteed issues, (cg) for corporateguaranteed issues and an (s) for all other supports when such guarantees or supports give favourable effect to the assigned rating. 216