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The Greater China Story
9 April 2008
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Agenda
A) Fund Performance Update
B) Is Asia Decoupling from the US
C) ChinaD) Hong Kong
E) Taiwan
F) Investment Strategy
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Fund Performance
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High Potential Returns Comes with High Volatility
Source: Morningstar, MYR, bid-to-bid, net dividends re-invested, as at 31 March 2008
Past performance is not indicative of future performance. The value of units may go down as well as up.
Performance of the Schroder ISF Greater China Fund from 31 Dec 2004 to 31 Mar 2008
The Schroder ISF Greater China has generated strong returns since 2004
Schroder ISF Gtr China A Acc (OS) 78.79
70
85
100
115
130
145160
175
190
205
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265
Pr ice I
ndexed
Per cent
Change
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-15
0
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4560
75
90
105
120
135
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165
Apr Jul Oct 06 Apr Jul Oct 07 Apr Jul Oct 08
Drawdownof 12%
Drawdown
of 12%
Drawdownof 8%
Drawdownof 16%
Drawdownof 30%
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Strong Performance Track Record Over the Past 5 Years
Source: Morningstar, MYR, bid-to-bid, net dividends re-invested, as at 31 March 2008Past performance is not indicative of future performance. The value of units may go down as well as up.
Performance of the Schroder ISF Greater China Fund from 31 Dec 2002 to 31 Mar 2008
Schroder ISF Gtr China A Acc (OS) 244.82
MSCI Golden Dragon USD* (NX) 121.76
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Is Asia Decoupling from the US?
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Asia Decoupling?
Asian leading indicators havediverged significantly vs. the G7
Source: Datastream, Morgan Stanley Research, October 2007; Note: Asia LEI includes China, India, Indonesia, Korea and TaiwanSource: Merrill Lynch estimates, November 2007
Whilst Asian exports remain heavily reliant on US and European demand, we are starting to see greater economic decoupling.
Strong Chinese, Indian and Middle Eastern growth does appear to be reducing Asias dependency on the USA.
Can Asia decouple if US consumption slows
Asian exports have so far decoupled from US demand
% YoY % YoY % YoY, 3mma
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OECD G7 LEI Asia LEI (rhs)
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Exports to the US from Asia
Total Exports from Asia
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USAsia ex JapanNew EU members including Russia and Turkey
Source: Eurostat to 31/12/06
%, 6 month moving average
Eurozone export share as a % of total exports
Asia Decoupling?Even Europe is now seeing sign of de-coupling
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China
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The Case for China Chinas GDP is to remain strong at 10.5% in 2008;
RMB is expected to appreciate by 12% against the USD over the next 12 months comparedto the previous forecast of 10%;
RMB appreciation of between 7% to 10% will translate in a straight bottom line earningsgrowth;
Corporate tax rate cut in China this year will boost earnings by another 6% to 7%;
At least 13% increase in earnings will come from the RMB appreciation and corporate taxcuts;
H-shares and red chips are expected to deliver returns up to 40% over the next 12 months.
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96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07E
Domestic Demand Net Exports
Chinas Growth is Not Dependent on Exports Anymore
Net contribution to real GDP growth
Source: CEIC, UBS estimates, August 2007
Growth Domestic Demand is Driving ConsumptionEconomic fundamentals such as manufacturing activities, FX reserves and retail sales are strong, fuelling higheeconomic growthIn addition, Chinas growth is contributed mainly by domestic consumption , which insulates it from expectedUS/global economic slowdown
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2007 GDP 2008 GDP FiscalDeficit/GDP
(%oya) (%oya)
Baseline scenario of 20% export growth 11.4 10.5 1.1%
If export growth slows to 10% (scenario 1) 10.1 9.3 1.1%
If export growth slows to 5% (scenario 2) 9.5 8.7 1.1%
If government spending increases by 40% under scenario 1 11.3 10.5 1.5%
If government spending increases by 100% under scenario 2 11.6 10.7 2.2%
Chinas Growth is Not Dependent on Exports AnymoreA slowdown in exports has limited impact on Chinese GDP
Source: JP Morgan November 2007
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35
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007F 2008F
China is in Strong Fiscal PositionChinas strong fiscal position will enable it to spend its way through any difficultperiods thereby reducing downside risks
Government debt/GDP
%
Source: CEIC, Credit Suisse estimates
Forecast
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12
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18
Jan-01 Sep-01 May-02 Jan-03 Sep-03 May-04 Jan-05 Sep-05 May-06 Jan-07 Sep-07
Retail sales (% yoy, 3-mth mov av.)
China Has The Ability to Continue SpendingStrong Consumption Spurred By The Rising Middle Income Class in China
Strong Growth in Retail Sales
% yoy
Source: CEIC, Credit Suisse
0
200
400
600800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,6001,800
2,000
Brazil China India Russia B RICs G6 USA
2005 2025
GS BRIC Model ProjectionsSource: Goldman Sachs, Dreaming with BRIC: the Path to 2050 (Oct 2003)
Number of people earning above $3,000 p.a.
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200
400
600
1900 1920 1940 1960 1980 2000
U.S. (1900 - 2000) China (1989 - 2005)
Rebased to beginning period = 100
Source: BCA Research, 2007
Car ownership (per 1,000 persons)
Middle income class can afford to spend more It is estimated that car ownership in China will exceed the US within 20 years
Source: Goldman Sachs as at Sep 2006
0
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2000 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 50
China United States
Million
29
55
Per 100 peoplein 2040
Forecasts of car ownership
Strong domestic consumption fuelled by rising middle income classChina Has The Ability to Continue Spending
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Mar-02 Mar-03 Mar-04 Mar-05 Mar-06 Mar-07
Chinas industrial enterprises profit has been rising gradually and the improving corporate profit trend is set tocontinue in 2007
Pre-tax profit margin has been sustaining a high levels and rising. The tax cut staring in 2008 should further boostROE and profit margins
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2%
3%
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8%
Dec-99 Feb-01 Apr-02 Jun-03 Aug-04 Oct-05 Dec-060%
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8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
20%
Pre-tax Margin, 3m avg (LHS) ROE (RHS)
Industrial enterprises profit
Source: CEIC, Thomson Datastream, JPMorgan
MSCI China ROE
Source: CEIC, Thomson Datastream, JPMorgan
Industrial enterprises profit is improvingChinas Tax Cut Good Sign for Increase in Corporate Earnings
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31.8
15.2 15.2
6.6
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Brazil Russia India China1994 2005
China Has Strong Economic fundamentals
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators Database April 2007
FDI net inflows (Balance of Payments, currentUS$ bns)
FX Reserves (US$ bns)
38.8
4.020.8
52.969.3
181.3
145
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China is well positioned to maintain its growth
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1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024
China Japan Korea India
Chinas Growth is Only in the Early Stages
Source: Alan Heston, Robert Summers and Bettina Aten, Penn World Table Version 6.2. Morgan Stanley Research Estimates for China and India for 2004-06* 2000 calendar year prices
PPP GDP / capita trajectories post US$2,000 level*
Very Strong Growth Expected Over the Next 10 to 15 years
ChinasGrowth
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Inflation hits another high, supportive for the stock market
Negative real interest rate and rising inflation
Source: CEIC Data, CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets
Chinas inflation is running too fast. That pushes real deposit rate down and causes deposits to flow into stockmarkets and real assets e.g. property.
There are inflationary risks associated with the Chinese economy but we expect more significant tighteningmeasures to address this concern post the National Party Congress this October.
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20
Jan-06 Apr-06 Jul-06 Oct-06 Jan-07 Apr-07 Jul-07 Oct-07
1 Year Deposits Rate (%) CPI (%yoy) CPI Food (%yoy) PPI %YoY
%
Chinas Authorities to Remain Focussed in Tackling Inflation
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-2
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2
4
6
8
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Nornimal 1 yr deposit rate (% pa) Real 1 yr deposit rate (% pa, after 5% int. rate tax)
Chinas Authorities to Remain Focussed in Tackling Inflation
Real interest rates
Source: PBoC, Credit Suisse
Despite the latest round of rate hikes, real interest rates remain in negative territory.
This is supportive for both consumption, property and the stock market over the longer term.
However, in the near future we expect the authorities to remain focused on the inflationary risks with more tightening tocome.
Real interest rates remain in negative territory
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Chinas Authorities to Remain Focussed in Tackling Inflation
%
Source: PBOC, NBS, BNP ParibasSource: PBOC; BNP Paribas
Growth of M1 and M2 and GDP nominalgrowth
RRR and overall reserve ratio
% yoy
The government has raised reserve requirement ratio (RRR) to 15% and applies a tighter loan quota to the banking system
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RRR Banking system reserve ratio
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Hong Kong
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0.6
0.8
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1.2
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1.8
2.0
Jan-81 Jan-84 Jan-87 Jan-90 Jan-93 Jan-96 Jan-99 Jan-02 Jan-05
Hong Kong is Experiencing Record Levels of Excess LiquidityChinas growth, RMB revaluation has drawn funds to Hong Kong
Record levels of excess liquidity
X
Source: CEIC, JP Morgan
Hong Kongs banking sector loan/deposit ratio at record lows.
Corporate and consumers are not geared up.
Potential to re-leverage, unlike many western economies.
Avg=1.17x
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-6
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98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
HK CPI 3M Deposit Rates (RHS)
Negative real rates% yoy
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-20
-10
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10
20
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Hong Kong retail sales in value%
First time in a decade
Recent acceleration
Hong KongStrong signs of growth With the HKD /USD peg in place, Hong Kong is running a negative real interest rate environment, perfect ingredientsfor asset reflation.
With record low unemployment rate and decent wage growth, domestic consumption remains robust.
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Source: HK SAR Government Rating & Valuation Department, CitiAffordability: mortgage cost / monthly incomeSource: JPMorgan
Mass residential prices since1995
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Class A Residential Class B ResidentialClass C Residential Class D ResidentialClass E Residential
Luxury pricesabove previous 97 peak
More value at lower end
Another 100bp drop inmortgage rates likely in 2008
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More affordable
Hong KongResidential property prices and affordability ratio
2 0 0 7 E
Prices of the luxuriousresidential properties havealready reached last peak levelin 1997. The mass market isnow playing catch up.
Affordability generally is stillreasonable for the massmarket.
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Grade A office rents Grade A office supply
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3000
4000
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7000
8000
1997 2000 2003 2006 2009E
Core Non-core
000 sq.ft.net
Source: Rating & Valuation Department, Savills Research & Consultancy
1997 to 2006 avg take-up
2.2 million sq.ft. p.a.
1997 to 2011avg supply
2.0 million sq.ft. p.a.
0
20
4060
80
100
120
140160
180
200
1992 1996 2000 2004 2008E
Overall: 0 to+5%
Hong KongOffice space very tight New space let very fast
Q1/1992=100
We prefer the property investors in Hong Kong.
Grade A office supply remains limited. The new supply in 2008 is mostly absorbed while office rents stay firm.
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aiwan
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MSCI Taiwan MSCI AC Asia ex Japan MSCI KoreaMSCI Singapore MSCI India MSCI Hong KongMSCI China
urce: Bloomberg, USD currency as of 31 Mar 2008
-7.5+207.1MSCI Singapore
-19.2+176.6MSCI HongKong
-14.1+227.7MSCI Korea
-14.2+231.9MSCI AC Asiaex Japan
-23.7+487.8MSCI China
-27.0+593.3MSCI India
MSCI Taiwan
Index YTD 2008*2003 to 2007
+5.3+92.7
Index
Date
* YTD as of 31 Mar 2008
Taiwan : Underperformer in 2003 2007Loomed by politics
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hy Taiwan is attractive in 2008
Global electronics demand remains a key to Taiwans economic growth
Cheap Valuation! Cheap Currency!
Comparison of GDP, inflation, deficits, jobs and note rates worldwide
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Global electronics demand remains a key to Taiwanseconomic growth
Source: Government Information office, Republic of China (Taiwan)
Taiwan was the worlds 16 th-largest exportingnation in 2006, with exports valued at US$224billion, representing a yoy growth of 12.9%.
The top categories of exports were: electronicproducts, optical instruments, iron and steel andarticles thereof, machinery and electricalequipment, each of which registered more thanUS$10 billion in export value .
Industrial product accounted for 99% of allproducts, which has growth for 5 consecutiveyears with an increased of 15.3% in 2006.
In 2006, Taiwan's total foreign trade registered a12% growth to reach US$426.72 billion. With
exports far outweighing imports, Taiwanrecorded its 3 rd highest annual trade surplussince 1991 at US$21.32 billion, representing a34.8% growth in 2006.
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Global electronics demand remains a key to Taiwanseconomic growth
%oya, 3mma,
Source: CEIC, JPMorgan Research, as at December 2007
Export order growth Industrial production growth
%oya, 3mma,
Exports, especially electronicsexports have continued to play animportant role in Taiwans GDPgrowth. One of the biggest risk
factors for Taiwan remains a slowdown in global electronics demand.
Overseas shipments account for about half of the GDP have beenthe major driver of the economysexpansion as Chinese demandcompensates from the USslowdown. Exports rose 18.5% asof Feb 2008 as shipments to Chinaincreased
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60Overall IP Electronics
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Tech
Overall
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135
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
TWD Curncy SGD Curncy
Cheap Valuation! Cheap Currency!
Source: Government Information office, Republic of China (Taiwan)
Historical PE has been flat, showing the lower PE in the Asian region. PE ratio start pickingup beginning of 2008
Taiwan dollar has advanced 5.8% this year
against the US dollar, making exports moreexpensive on global markets.
Overseas shipments account for about half of the gross domestic product have been themajor driver of the economys expansion asChinese demand compensates from the USslowdown.
We are optimism on the better growth of themarkets after the presidential election.
Taiwan dollar traded at NT$30.665 as of 10Mar 2008.
MSCI Taiwan Index PE RatioPERatio
Taiwan Dollar vs Singapore Dollar
Source: Bloomberg
CurrencyIndex
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Jan 03 Jul 03 Jan 04 Jul 04 Jan 05 Jul 05 Jan 06 Jul 06 Jan 07 Jul 07 Jan 08
Average = 23x
18.1x
U S D
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n g e r
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CountryGDP
YOY%
Consumer Prices YOY%
FederalBudget% GDP
CurrentAccount% GDP
JoblessRate
10-Year Note
Nominal
10-Year NoteReal
US 2.5% 4.3% -3.6% -6.4% 4.9% 3.9% -0.5%
Euro Region 2.3% 3.2% -2.0% 0.0% 7.2% 4.0% 0.8%Japan 2.0% 0.7% -5.2% 3.6% 3.8% 1.5% 0.8%
Asia
China 11.2% 7.1% -1.3% 7.2% 4.0% 7.8% (5-yr)
Hong Kong 6.2% 3.2% 1.0% 11.4% 3.4% 3.2% 0.0%India 8.9% 5.5% -4.2% -1.5% n/a 7.7% 2.2%Indonesia 6.3% 7.4% n/a 0.3% 9.8% 8.0% (3-mo)Malaysia 6.7% 2.3% n/a 15.2% 3.1% 3.7% 1.4%
Singapore 5.4% 6.6% 6.0% 28.5% 1.6% 2.4% -4.2%South Korea 5.5% 3.9% 2.1% 2.1% 3.0% 5.3% 1.4%Taiwan 6.4% 3.0% -2.4% 4.7% 3.8% 2.4% -0.6%
Source: Bloomberg as at 25 Feb 2008
Comparison of GDP, inflation, deficits, jobs and note ratesworldwide
Strong growth + Benign Inflation + Current Account surplus + negative Real Rate
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Improving Corporate Fundamentals
Local investor participation remains low
Companies have become more shareholder friendly
Technology sector
Bottom valuation of technology stocks
Global credit woes have a minimal impact on the financial sector
Stable but dull industry outlook compensated by high dividends
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Companies have become more shareholder friendly
urce: Citigroup Investment Research, as at May 07
Cash dividends Share buybacks
The Taiwanese companies havebecome more shareholder friendly. In general, we have seenbetter capex discipline, increasecash dividend payout and lower employee stock dividend payoutsin the past few years. Manycompanies have also consideredcapital reduction (telecomcompanies) and share buybackprograms (e.g. TSMC).
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Technology sector
Apart from LCD panels and DRAMindustries, most of the technologycompanies have shown better capexdiscipline in this cycle which shouldboost RoE.
We are positive on the market
leaders where RoEs have beenincreasing.
Source: CEIC, IBES, Credit SuisseSource: MSCI, Credit Suisse
Capex discipline likely to boosttech RoE
Relative P/B also near bottom of historical range
(x)
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NJA Tech FCF (rhs) NJA Tech ROECapex/Sales
(%) (US$mn)
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Bottom valuation of technology stocks
SPIL TSMC
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P/BV (RHS)SPIL ROESPIL OP margin
ource: Schroders, as at December 2007or illustrative purpose only, it does not represent any recommendation to invest or divest in the above-mentioned securities.lease refer to the forecast risk warning in the Important Information slide at the end of the presentation.
Trading close to trough P/B ratio,valuation has become attractiveamongst many blue chip technologystocks. Most have experiencedbetter supply discipline and havestronger financial standings.
Decent dividend yield of 5-8%should provide downside protection.
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Global credit woes have a minimal impact on the financialsector
(0.3)(2.3)0.30.4-0.4Chang Hwa
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Other foreign,10% loss
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Total pretaxloss
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5.7
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9.4
(NT$bn)
Total net lossCompany Higher risk,80% loss08 net profit
impact08 equity
impact
(NT$bn) (%) (%)
Shin Kong 8.9 (64.8) (8.4)
SinoPac 4.4 (35.8) (3.6)
Cathay 5.5 (15.0) (2.2)
Mega 7.0 (22.4) (2.2)
Fubon 2.6 (15.0) (1.5)
Chinatrust 1.3 (5.8) (0.8)
E.Sun 0.5 (9.3) (0.7)
Yuanta 0.1 (0.5) (0.1)
Asia financial companies generallyhave limited exposure to thesubprime related asset backsecurities. Japanese andTaiwanese insurance companiescould have a bit more exposuredue to their need for yield pick up.However, even assumingaggressive provisions, the impactto Cathay financial and theTaiwanese banks are still minimal.
Source: Companies, CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets , as at December 2007Notes: 80% losses assumed for higher risk investments; 10% for other foreign corporate exposureFor illustrative purpose only, it does not represent any recommendation to invest or divest in the above-mentioned securities.
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Stable but dull industry outlook compensated by highdividends
Taiwan Mobile cash dividendprogression
NT$m Payout ratio (%)
For illustrative purpose only, it does not represent any recommendation to invest or to disinvest in the above-mentioned securities.Source: Schroders
FET cash dividend progression
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The Taiwanese cellular market isrelatively stable, and EBITDAmargins have been stable as pricecompetition eases.
Whilst the revenue outlook is notexciting, strong cash flows and an
80% payout ratio mean TaiwanMobile and Far East Tone offer attractive dividend yields of around8-11%. Capital reduction movesfurther increase total shareholder returns.
Note: Capital return/share = NT$2.4; dividend yield as of Feb4, 2008 is 7.8%
Note: Capital return/share = NT$1.9; dividend yield as of Feb4, 2008 is 10.9%
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Investment strategy
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Country Weighting Focus
Hong Kong Underweight Overweight property investors which benefit from rising rentals in the office and retailsectors
Underweight property developers due to deteriorating return on capital and stretchedvaluation
Focus on companies with high dividend yield and strong cash flow
Underweight utilities due to lacklustre growth prospects and rich valuation
China Overweight Overweight insurance, infrastructure and selected consumer/industrial companies
Neutral on telecom sector but overweight China Mobile
Underweight cyclical commodity stocks on concerns of overcapacity
Overweight oil stocks on high oil price
Look to take profit on further strength
Taiwan Underweight Overweight electronics sector on attractive valuation and escalated outsourcing trend toAsia
Overweight telecom stock on attractive dividend yield
Underweight financials rising NPL and lack of M&A activity
Investment strategy
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Greater China investment strategy and sector As at 29 February 2008
Sector loads Sector weightings(%) (%)
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Asset allocation
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China stocks
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