Investec Limited

Investec Asset Management is a specialist international investment management company with key offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Southern Africa, Hong Kong, Ireland and the Channel Islands. We employ more than 700 people, including over 70 investment professionals. We manage assets of US$37.7 billion (as at 31 March, 2004) on behalf of individuals, retirement funds, governments, corporations and other institutions. As a team we focus on and measure our success by meeting and exceeding the wealth preservation needs of our clients. We are committed to achieving consistently excellent investment performance and delivering superior client service. We are passionate about creating smart, relevant investment solutions that benefit our ( www.investec.com )