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1 Fact Sheet as of March 31, 2016 Emerging Markets Equity FIRM OVERVIEW Founded: 1974 Staff Total: 317 Investment Professionals: 52 Ownership: Employee-owned Investment Style: Value Investment Process: Bottom-up Total Assets Under Management: $27.0 b Institutional/Private Client: $21.7 b SMA Division: $5.3 b Since 1974, Brandes Investment Partners has used the value approach in seeking to generate strong returns in international markets. Our value approach to stock selection is a conservative strategy that requires an investor to have a three- to five-year outlook. Our Emerging Markets Equity Strategy applies a Graham-and-Dodd value approach to security selection. Generally, a security will be bought if it is trading below what we believe to be its estimated value. This conservative approach strives to provide investors with a margin of safety. The margin of safety for any security is defined as the discount of its market price to what the firm believes is the intrinsic value of that security. We believe that proper analysis can uncover good values anywhere in the world, thereby expanding the number and scope of investment opportunities. Thus, while emerging markets may be characterized by volatile price movements, we believe this volatility can create short-term mispricings or opportunities for long-term, value investors. We believe that when prices fall below an estimate of a company s underlying value, it creates an opportunity for purchase. Conversely, as prices rise toward these intrinsic value estimates, holdings may be sold with the proceeds redeployed in other, undervalued stocks. Emerging Markets Investment Committee: Douglas Edman, CFA - Director - Investments Group Chris Garrett, CFA - Chief Executive Officer, Brandes Asia Louis Lau, CFA - Director - Investments Group Mauricio Abadia - Analyst Gerardo Zamorano, CFA - Director - Investments Group Executive Committee: Charles H. Brandes, CFA - Chairman Jeffery A. Busby, CFA - Executive Director Glenn R. Carlson, CFA - Executive Director Gary Iwamura, CPA - Director Brent V. Woods, CFA - Chief Executive Officer For Additional Information: Please contact Brandes Private Client Services Department at , or via at clientservice@brandes.com SEEKS TO OFFER: A disciplined approach to investing in companies operating in developing economies Additional diversification in international markets through exposure to emerging markets (diversification does not assure a profit or protect against loss in a declining market.) A low turnover approach, which reduces transaction costs Long-term capital appreciation FEATURES: Undervalued emerging markets stocks Companies with comparatively low price/cash flow, price/earnings, and price/book valuation ratios Diversification across a wide range of countries and industries For a more complete discussion of the risks of investing in this vehicle, consult Brandes Form ADV, Part 2A. Annualized Performance (net of fees) - Through March 31, 2016 All returns greater than one year are annualized Latest Quarter 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 7 Years 10 Years 20 years Brandes Emerging Markets Equity 13.4% -4.6% -4.8% -4.4% 11.0% 4.6% 6.9% MSCI Emerging Markets (gross) Index (a) 5.8% -11.7% -4.2% -3.8% 8.6% 3.3% 5.4% Fundamental Summary* - Weighted averages as of March 31, 2016 Mkt Cap (U.S.$) Price/Book Price/Earnings Price/Cash Flow LT Debt/Equity YLD Brandes Emerging Markets Equity $16.2 billion 0.8x 12.5x 4.1x 98.7% 3.1% MSCI Emerging Markets (gross) Averages $39.0 billion 1.4x 12.4x 7.9x 50.4% 2.8% *Glossary: Mkt Cap (Market Capitalization) the number of common shares outstanding multiplied by the current market price per common share. Price/Book: Price per share divided by book value per share. Price/Earnings: Price per share divided by earnings per share. Price/Cash Flow: Price per share divided by cash flow per share. LT Debt/Equity: Long-term debt of a corporation divided by the corporation s common equity. YLD: annual income from the investment (dividend, interest, etc.) divided by the current market price of the investment. Market Capitalization, Price/Book, Price/Earnings, Price/Cash Flow, Long-Term Debt/Equity, Yield for each security provided by Bloomberg, L.P. Please note that Bloomberg does not provide negative numbers in the data feed. Index fundamentals are calculated from holdings data as provided by the relevant index or by Thomson Reuters Worldscope, excluding negative numbers for consistency. Thus, index fundamentals calculated by Brandes may differ from those computed and published by index providers.

2 Emerging Markets Equity Country Exposure: Top 10 As of 03/31/16 Industry Exposure: Top 10 As of 03/31/16 Brandes Emerging Markets Equity MSCI Emerging Markets Index We select holdings without reference to an index. Each security is selected based purely on its own merits. Industry and country weightings are residuals of our bottom-up stock selection process. Growth of $100,000 (Net) 12/31/1994 (inception) to 03/31/2016 Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. This is a hypothetical example intended for illustrative purposes only. Actual results will vary. Please see the accompanying Emerging Markets Equity composite performance pages. MSCI has not approved, reviewed or produced this report, makes no express or implied warranties or representations and is not liable whatsoever for any data in the report. You may not redistribute the MSCI data or use it as a basis for other indices or investment products. The portfolio characteristics shown relate to a single account as of date noted, deemed by Brandes to be generally representative of the strategy. Not every account will have these exact characteristics. The actual characteristics with respect to any particular account will vary based on a number of factors including but not limited to: (i) the size of the account; (ii)investment restrictions applicable to the account, if any; and (iii) market exigencies at the time of investment. Data is updated on a quarterly basis. The foregoing reflects the thoughts and opinions of Brandes Investment Partners exclusively and is subject to change without notice. The information provided in this material should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security. It should not be assumed that any security transactions, holdings or sectors discussed were or will be profitable, or that the investment recommendations or decisions we make in the future will be profitable or will equal the investment performance discussed herein. Portfolio holdings and allocations are subject to change at any time. Strategies discussed herein are subject to change at any time by the investment manager in its discretion due to market conditions or opportunities. Indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment. Market conditions may impact performance. The performance results presented were achieved in particular market conditions which may not be repeated. Moreover, the current market volatility and uncertain regulatory environment may have a negative impact on future performance. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market. International and emerging markets investing is subject to certain risks such as currency fluctuation and social and political changes; such risks may result in greater share price volatility. Brandes Investment Partners is a registered trademark of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. in the United States and Canada El Camino Real Suite 600 P.O. Box San Diego, CA info@brandes.com

3 Emerging Markets Equity Quarterly Performance (Net and Gross)* Through March 31, 2016 Annualized Performance Net* 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 7 Years 10 Years 15 Years 20 Years Emerging Markets Equity % % % % 4.57 % 9.29 % 6.88 % Primary Benchmark (a) % % % 8.56 % 3.34 % 9.69 % 5.43 % Relative Performance 7.11 % % % 2.45 % 1.23 % % 1.45 % Gross* 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 7 Years 10 Years 15 Years 20 Years Emerging Markets Equity % % % % 5.49 % % 7.77 % Primary Benchmark (a) % % % 8.56 % 3.34 % 9.69 % 5.43 % Relative Performance 7.86 % 0.14 % 0.17 % 3.41 % 2.15 % 0.53 % 2.34 % Annual Periods (Net)* Emerging Markets Equity Primary Benchmark (a) Annual Periods (Gross)* Emerging Markets Equity Primary Benchmark (a) Please see important information on the attached annual returns page. The 2015 and 2016 returns are preliminary, unaudited, and subject to change. Page 1 of 4

4 Emerging Markets Equity Quarterly Performance (Net and Gross)* Through March 31, 2016 Year 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q YTD 2016 NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) Quarterly Performance (Net and Gross)* Year 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q YTD 2005 NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) NET GROSS Primary Benchmark(a) Please see important information on the attached annual returns page. The 2015 and 2016 returns are preliminary, unaudited, and subject to change. Page 2 of 4

5 Emerging Markets Equity Quarterly Performance (Net and Gross)* Through March 31, 2016 Composite Characteristics % of Total non-fee Firm Assets Disper- paying Assets Year #Accts (mil) sion (2) assets (mil)(1) ,027 21, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , N/A 6 15, N/A 100 8,935 Year Annualized Performance 3 Year Annualized Emerging Markets Equity Primary Benchmark (a) 2015 NET % % GROSS % 2014 NET 4.42 % 4.42 % GROSS 5.31 % 2013 NET % % GROSS 0.39 % 2012 NET 2.94 % 4.99 % GROSS 3.88 % 2011 NET % % GROSS % 2010 NET 9.75 % % GROSS % 2009 NET 9.89 % 5.42 % GROSS % 2008 NET % % GROSS % 2007 NET % % GROSS % 2006 NET % % GROSS % Year Standard Deviation (3) 3 Year Annualized Emerging Markets Equity Primary Benchmark (a) 2015 NET % % GROSS % 2014 NET % % GROSS % 2013 NET % % GROSS % 2012 NET % % GROSS % 2011 NET % % GROSS % 2010 NET % % GROSS % 2009 NET % % GROSS % 2008 NET % % GROSS % 2007 NET % % GROSS % 2006 NET % % GROSS % (1) As of 1/1/2006, Total Firm Assets do not include SMA Division assets. (2) The measure of dispersion is the asset-weighted standard deviation for annual period gross returns in USD. No measure is displayed when there are five or fewer portfolios in the composite for an entire annual period. As such, measure may not be meaningful. The 2015 annual period asset-weighted standard deviation measure of dispersion is preliminary and the 2015 percentage of non-fee paying assets is preliminary. (3) The three-year annualized ex-post standard deviation measures the variability of the gross composite returns and the benchmark returns over the preceding 36-month period. The three-year standard deviation is not required for periods prior to 2011; it is not presented for periods of less than three years. * The net and gross quarterly and annual returns, calculated in USD, presented for the Brandes Emerging Markets Equity composite were calculated on a time-weighted and asset-weighted, total return basis, including reinvestment of all dividends, interest and income, realized and unrealized gains or losses and are net of brokerage commissions, execution costs, and any applicable foreign withholding taxes, without provision for federal and state income taxes, if any. Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Dividend and interest income is accounted for on an accrual basis. Cash and cash equivalents are included in performance returns. Returns prior to 4/1/06 reflect the deduction of administrative fees. Returns for some accounts in the composite reflect the deduction of a broker fee that includes transaction costs and may include advisory, custody, and other administrative fees. Please see important information on the attached annual returns page. The 2015 and 2016 returns are preliminary, unaudited, and subject to change. Page 3 of 4

6 Emerging Markets Equity Quarterly Performance (Net and Gross)* Through March 31, 2016 As of 9/30/2013, Brandes Investment Partners includes the non-sma Division of Brandes Investment Partners L.P., Brandes Investment Partners (Europe) Limited, Brandes Investment Partners (Asia) Pte Ltd and the Brandes Investment Partners & Co. assets subadvised by Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. The firm was redefined to reflect the expansion of the organization. As of 1/1/2006, Brandes Investment Partners was divided into two separate divisions: the SMA Division of Brandes Investment Partners, which acts as a discretionary manager to SMA or wrap fee program clients, including those who may invest in an SMA product; and the non-sma Division of Brandes Investment Partners (Brandes), which acts as a discretionary manager for all other types of clients which may include pooled investment vehicles, institutional accounts and high net worth clients outside of wrap fee programs. Although the divisions may share portfolio management and other personnel, each division serves a particular target market, may trade in a different manner and may offer investment advice which differs from the other depending upon the individualized needs of the clients served. The performance data presented does not contain any SMA Division accounts. Prior to 1/1/2001 cash flows were weighted using a mid-month assumption, beginning 1/1/2001 cash flows are weighted on a daily basis. The Brandes Emerging Markets Equity Composite seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of emerging and frontier country issuers in those emerging market and frontier countries in which the firm believes the economies are developing strongly and the markets are becoming more sophisticated, regardless of market capitalization. The firm intends to invest the composite primarily in issuers located in emerging market countries within some or all of Asia, Europe, Central and South America, Africa, and the Middle East. Emerging markets securities pose greater liquidity risks and other risks than securities of companies located in developed countries and traded in more established markets. The Brandes Emerging Markets Equity composite results include all actual, fee-paying and non-fee-paying, fully discretionary Emerging Markets Equity accounts under management by Brandes Investment Partners after one full calendar month beginning 12/31/1994 (except for the Brandes Emerging Markets Equity pooled account which was fully invested at its inception), that have substantially the same investment objectives, policies, techniques and restrictions. Composite performance after management fee returns are determined by reducing the gross of fee returns monthly by the highest applicable fee schedule per account. Investors should not rely on prior performance results as a reliable indication of future results. (a) The MSCI Emerging Markets Index with gross dividends measures equity market performance of emerging markets. MSCI has not approved, reviewed or produced this report, makes no express or implied warranties or representations and is not liable whatsoever for any data in the report. You may not redistribute the MSCI data or use it as a basis for other indices or investment products. The benchmark returns are not covered by the report of independent verifiers. Please see important information on the attached annual returns page. The 2015 and 2016 returns are preliminary, unaudited, and subject to change. Page 4 of 4

7 Emerging Markets Equity Annual Performance Presentation As of December 31 Period End Annual Performance % Composite Characteristics Composite Composite Assets Number of Internal Non-Fee Paying Total Firm Assets Annualized 3 Year Standard Deviation % (3) Composite Period Gross* Net* Benchmark (a) $ Millions Accounts Dispersion (2) Assets (%) $ Millions (1) Gross Benchmark (a) , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , (1) As of 1/1/2006, Total Firm Assets do not include SMA Division assets. (2) The measure of dispersion is the asset-weighted standard deviation for annual period gross returns in USD. No measure is displayed when there are five or fewer portfolios in the composite for an entire annual period. As such, measure may not be meaningful. (3) The three-year annualized ex-post standard deviation measures the variability of the gross composite returns and the benchmark returns over the preceding 36-month period. The three-year standard deviation is not required for periods prior to 2011; it is not presented for periods of less than three years. * The net and gross annual returns, calculated in USD, presented for the Brandes Emerging Markets Equity composite were calculated on a time-weighted and asset-weighted, total return basis, including reinvestment of all dividends, interest and income, realized and unrealized gains or losses and are net of brokerage commissions, execution costs, and any applicable foreign withholding taxes, without provision for federal and state income taxes, if any. Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Dividend and interest income is accounted for on an accrual basis. Cash and cash equivalents are included in performance returns. Returns prior to 4/1/06 reflect the deduction of administrative fees. Returns for some accounts in the composite reflect the deduction of a broker fee that includes transaction costs and may include advisory, custody, and other administrative fees. As of 9/30/2013, Brandes Investment Partners includes the non-sma Division of Brandes Investment Partners L.P., Brandes Investment Partners (Europe) Limited, Brandes Investment Partners (Asia) Pte Ltd and the Brandes Investment Partners & Co. assets subadvised by Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. The firm was redefined to reflect the expansion of the organization. As of 1/1/2006, Brandes Investment Partners was divided into two separate divisions: the SMA Division of Brandes Investment Partners, which acts as a discretionary manager to SMA or wrap fee program clients, including those who may invest in an SMA product; and the non-sma Division of Brandes Investment Partners (Brandes), which acts as a discretionary manager for all other types of clients which may include pooled investment vehicles, institutional accounts and high net worth clients outside of wrap fee programs. Although the divisions may share portfolio management and other personnel, each division serves a particular target market, may trade in a different manner and may offer investment advice which differs from the other depending upon the individualized needs of the clients served. The performance data presented does not contain any SMA Division accounts. This composite was created in Prior to April 2014 accounts were removed from the composite when an account's market value falls below US$50,000 due to capital withdrawals. The Brandes Emerging Markets Equity Composite seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of emerging and frontier country issuers in those emerging market and frontier countries in which the firm believes the economies are developing strongly and the markets are becoming more sophisticated, regardless of market capitalization. The firm intends to invest the composite primarily in issuers located in emerging market countries within some or all of Asia, Europe, Central and South America, Africa, and the Middle East. Emerging markets securities pose greater liquidity risks and other risks than securities of companies located in developed countries and traded in more established markets. The Brandes Emerging Markets Equity composite results include all actual, fee-paying and non-fee-paying, fully discretionary Emerging Markets Equity accounts under management by Brandes Investment Partners after one full calendar month beginning 12/31/1994 (except for the Brandes Emerging Markets Equity pooled account which was fully invested at its inception), that have substantially the same investment objectives, policies, techniques and restrictions. Composite performance after management fee returns are determined by reducing the gross of fee returns monthly by the highest applicable fee schedule per account. Please see important disclosures on the following page. Page 1 of 2

8 Emerging Markets Equity Annual Performance Presentation As of December 31 Period End Standard fee schedule - From $100,000 but less than $10 million: First $5 million 1.00%; Next $5 million 0.90%; From $10 million and over: First $25 million 0.95%; Next $25 million 0.90%; Next $100 million 0.80%; Amounts over $150 million 0.70%. Brandes investment advisory fees are detailed in Part 2A of its Form ADV. Brandes claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS ) and has prepared and presented this report in compliance with the GIPS standards. Brandes has been independently verified for the annual periods 1995 through Verification assesses whether (1) the firm has complied with all the composite construction requirements of the GIPS standards on a firm-wide basis and (2) the firm's policies and procedures are designed to calculate and present performance in compliance with the GIPS standards. The Emerging Markets Equity composite has been examined for the periods since inception through year end The verification and performance examination reports are available upon request. The complete list and description of Brandes composites and additional information regarding policies for valuing, calculating and reporting returns are available upon request. Contact client service at or write El Camino Real, Suite 600, P.O. Box , San Diego, California or ClientService@Brandes.com. Investors should not rely on prior performance results as a reliable indication of future results. (a) The MSCI Emerging Markets Index with gross dividends measures equity market performance of emerging markets. MSCI has not approved, reviewed or produced this report, makes no express or implied warranties or representations and is not liable whatsoever for any data in the report. You may not redistribute the MSCI data or use it as a basis for other indices or investment products. The benchmark returns are not covered by the report of independent verifiers. Page 2 of 2