Investec Asset Management, by virtue of managing significant investments on behalf of its clients, controls and exercises significant ownership and voting rights in respect of the companies that are the issuers of such investments. In representing our clients’ interests in relation to these investments, we recognise the responsibility that stems from our clients’ holdings in these companies.

Our global proxy voting results will be published quarterly in arrears as of the second quarter 2011.

	Ownership Policy and Proxy Guidelines