Threadneedle Portfolio Services AG

The purpose of the company is to provide services in the investment sector and to distribute collective investment schemes in Switzerland and from Switzerland, as well as to provide services directly or indirectly related thereto in accordance with applicable financial market legislation. The company may establish offices, branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may conduct business with related parties, in particular with its direct and indirect shareholders and other group companies, notably by granting loans to these persons or issuing guarantees, sureties or pledges to secure their liabilities. The company may engage in any further activity that is directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purposes.