Aberdeen International Fund PLC Aberdeen Accumulation Fund ...

Timetable of Amalgamation
At the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on the
21 December 2005 individual voting took place for each fund.
A majority in favour determined that the resolution to
integrate a fund was passed. All Shareholders were notified
of the result of the resolution.
The funds will be integrated into Aberdeen Global on 24 March
2006. Shortly thereafter all investors will receive a statement
of their new holdings and a new Global Account Number.
Shareholders in the sub-funds of Aberdeen International will
be integrated into the equivalent sub-fund of Aberdeen
Global. In exchange for their existing shares, holders will
receive an equivalent allotment (by value) of new Class D
shares. The sterling denominated Class D shares will have UK
distributor status (see page 7).
Shareholders in the sub-fund of Aberdeen Accumulation will be
integrated into the sub-fund of Aberdeen Global. In exchange
for their existing shares, holders will receive an equivalent
allotment (by value) of new Class A shares. Class A shares are
denominated in the base currency of the specific sub-fund, in
this case sterling.
Further details of other share classes available to investors
can be found in the Prospectus.
If you would like further information or to discuss any aspect:
• contact your financial adviser, or
• call Aberdeen International Management Ireland Limited
on 0800 269 240 (UK shareholders) and
00 353 1612 6495 (non-UK shareholders) or e-mail us
at customerservices@aberdeen-asset.com
Latest time for dealing in Shares up to 12 noon on 22 March 2006
Effective Time 12 noon on 24 March 2006
Effective Date 24 March 2006
Commencement of dealing in Sterling Shares 10 am (UK time) on 28 March 2006
Date of despatch of letters confirming within 21 days of the Effective Time
shareholding in Continuing Fund
Date for paying final dividend 24 April 2006 1
24 May 2006 2
1
Fixed Interest Opportunities Fund, Sterling Corporate Bond Fund.
2
Asia Pacific Fund, Asian Smaller Companies Fund, China Opportunities Fund, Emerging Markets Fund, European Opportunities Fund,
High Yield Bond Fund, India Opportunities Fund, Technology Fund, UK Opportunities Fund, World Bond Fund.
What will be the specific changes to my current investment
Aberdeen International and
Aberdeen Global
Aberdeen Accumulation
Fund Incorporation Dublin Luxembourg
Fund structure
simple ‘single’ pricing structure
Investment team
the same
Investment team locations
the same
Fund objective
the same
Charges
similar – see Q&As
Dividend frequency
the same
Registered holding
own name
Investments in Aberdeen International and Aberdeen Accumulation
are managed by Aberdeen International Management Ireland
Limited, a subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC.
Information for bond fund investors only
During the fund integration process those bond fund investors
that have a direct holding in one or both of Aberdeen
International and Aberdeen Accumulation will be mailed details
on the European Union Savings Directive. It will provide relevant
investors with the opportunity to elect to pay withholding tax
on distributions or redemptions in Luxembourg. Alternatively,
investors may agree to the transmission of information
Following the amalgamation of the Funds into Aberdeen Global
the manager will change to Aberdeen International Fund Managers
Limited, which is also a subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC.
regarding their identity and interest income, declared via
Luxembourg authorities, to the relevant revenue commissions in
the country of residence and, as a consequence, no withholding
tax will be applied.
Equity fund investors are expected to be out of scope in relation
to the European Union Savings Directive.
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