International Equities

Broadly diversified equity portfolio that invests primarily in companies located in developed countries of Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

Characteristics

Benchmark

MSCI EAFE Net

Value added objective

2% per annum over 4-year rolling periods

Active risk target

3% to 5% per year

Number of holdings

225 on average

Active currency management

Yes

Emerging markets exposure

0% to 10%

Cash

0% to 10%

Returns

Hexavest Composite

6.87%

4.44%

17.28%

9.44%

5.42%

5.78%

7.39%

Benchmark

7.90%

5.35%

13.98%

6.88%

7.40%

6.53%

5.95%

Returns in Canadian dollars. The performance shown is that of a composite of international equity mandates managed by the team at St. Lawrence Financial Consultants (1991 to 1996), Kogeva (1997 to 1998), Natcan (1998 to 2004), and Hexavest (since May 2004). The inception date of the composite is May 1, 1991. Performance results are presented gross of management and custodial fees but net of all trading commissions. Returns for periods greater than 12 months are annualized. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.

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