| Change Details | |
|---|---|
| Title | Ninety One Asia Pacific Franchise |
| Type | Other events |
| Companies Impacted | Quilter Life & Pensions Limited Quilter Investment Platform Limited |
| Effective Date | 20 June 2025 |
| Change Details | Name & investment policy change |
| 1. Fund details | |
| Companies impacted | Quilter Life & Pensions Limited Quilter Investment Platform Limited |
| Fund Group | Ninety One Fund Managers UK Limited |
| Fund Name | Ninety One Asia Pacific Franchise |
| Type of changes | Name, Objective & IA Sector Changes |
| Date change effective from | 20/06/2025 |
| Is the event subject to shareholder approval? | Yes - Approved |
| 2. Name change details | |
| Current Fund Name | New Fund Name |
| Ninety One Asia Pacific Franchise | Ninety One Emerging Markets Leaders |
| 3. Sector change details | |
| Current IA Sector | New IA Sector |
| IA Asia Pacific Excluding Japan | IA Global Emerging Markets |
| 4. Investment Policy | |
| Previous | The fund aims to provide capital growth (to grow the value of your investment) over at least five years. The fund invests primarily (at least two-thirds) in the shares and in related derivatives (financial contracts whose value is linked to the price of such shares) of Asia Pacific ex Japan companies (those incorporated in, domiciled in, or that have significant economic exposure to Asia Pacific excluding Japan). The Asia Pacific region, excluding Japan includes Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, China, India, New Zealand and Vietnam. The fund focuses on investing in companies believed to be of high quality which are typically associated with strong brands or franchises. Investment opportunities are identified using in depth analysis and research on individual companies. The fund may at times invest in a relatively small number of companies. These companies may be of any size and in any industry sector. The fund may also invest in other transferable securities, money market instruments, cash or near cash, deposits, up to 10% in units or shares in other funds (which may be managed by a Ninety One group company, or a third party) and derivatives. Derivatives may be used for managing the fund in a way that is designed to reduce risk or cost, generating income or growth with a low level of risk and/or, occasionally, for investment purposes. The fund may have exposure to Japanese companies through these investments, but such exposure will not form a large part of the fund’s portfolio. |
| New | The fund aims to provide capital growth (to grow the value of your investment) over at least five years. The fund invests primarily (at least two-thirds) in the shares of companies based in, registered in, or with major business activities in emerging markets (countries that have less developed economies) which the Investment Manager considers to be leaders in their respective markets. These are companies that typically show leadership through: • structural growth; • competitive advantages and a strong financial position; and • sustainability considerations. Structural growth typically means the company shows above-average revenue growth over at least five years, through offering products and/ or services that benefit from transformations (e.g. in technology, consumption, decarbonisation, healthcare) in their market or region. Investment opportunities are identified using in-depth analysis and research on individual companies. The fund may at times invest in a relatively small number of companies (i.e. have a concentrated portfolio). These companies may be of any size and in any industry sector. The fund may also invest in other transferable securities, money market instruments, cash or near cash, deposits, up to 10% in units or shares in other funds (which may be managed by a Ninety One group company, or a third party) and derivatives (financial contracts whose value is linked to the price of such shares). Derivatives may be used for managing the fund in a way that is designed to reduce risk or cost, generating income or growth with a low level of risk and/or, occasionally, for investment purposes. |