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Investment Statement Milford Funds Limited 6 December 2013 Milford KiwiSaver Plan Milford KiwiSaver Plan Important information (The information in this section is required under the Securities Act 1978.) Financial advisers can help you make investment decisions Investment decisions are very important. They often have longterm consequences. Read all documents carefully. Ask questions. Seek advice before committing yourself. Using a financial adviser cannot prevent you from losing money, but it should be able to help you make better investment decisions. Financial advisers are regulated by the Financial Markets Authority to varying levels, depending on the type of adviser and the nature of the services they provide. Some financial advisers are only allowed to provide advice on a limited range of products. Choosing an investment When deciding whether to invest, consider carefully the answers to the following questions that can be found on the pages noted below: What sort of investment is this? 22 Who is involved in providing it for me? 23 How much do I pay? 25 What are the charges? 27 What returns will I get? 30 What are my risks? 34 Can the investment be altered? 37 How do I cash in my investment? 38 Who do I contact with inquiries about my investment? 39 Is there anyone to whom I can complain if I have problems with the investment? 40 What other information can I obtain about this investment? 41 When seeking or receiving financial advice, you should check: > the type of adviser you are dealing with; > the services the adviser can provide you with; > the products the adviser can advise you on. A financial adviser who provides you with personalised financial adviser services may be required to give you a disclosure statement covering these and other matters. You should ask your adviser about how he or she is paid and any conflicts of interest he or she may have. Financial advisers must have a complaints process in place and they, or the financial services provider they work for, must belong to a dispute resolution scheme if they provide services to retail clients. So if there is a dispute over an investment, you can ask someone independent to resolve it. In addition to the information in this document, important information can be found in the current registered prospectus for the investment. You are entitled to a copy of that prospectus on request. Most financial advisers, or the financial services provider they work for, must also be registered on the financial service providers register. You can search for information about registered financial service providers at www.fspr.govt.nz The Financial Markets Authority regulates conduct in financial markets You can also complain to the Financial Markets Authority if you have concerns about the behaviour of a financial adviser. The Financial Markets Authority regulates conduct in New Zealand’s financial markets. The Financial Markets Authority’s main objective is to promote and facilitate the development of fair, efficient, and transparent financial markets. This document is an Investment Statement for the purposes of the Securities Act 1978. It is dated and prepared on 6 December 2013. Note that law and regulation relating to KiwiSaver schemes can change. For more information about investing, go to www.fma.govt.nz Capitalised terms are defined throughout this document, or in the glossary on page 50. Prospective members should obtain financial, legal and taxation advice before making any financial investment decision. Investment Statement 6 December 2013 Letter from the Manager of the Milford KiwiSaver Plan Dear Investor We are strong supporters of KiwiSaver as it will play an important role in raising New Zealand’s savings levels and reducing investors’ dependence on residential property. We are therefore delighted to offer KiwiSaver investors access to our unique and successful investment approach through the Milford KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund, the Milford KiwiSaver Balanced Fund and the Milford KiwiSaver Conservative Fund. For all three Funds we: > aim to preserve capital while still generating growth for our investors; > have chosen to have fair and simple fees that only provide us with higher rewards when our performance means we have earned them; and > are committed to transparency so that our investors can see clearly the investments that make up these Funds. At Milford our primary objective is to make money for you – our clients. We do this through taking a highly active approach to management of investment portfolios in order to take advantage of changing market conditions and opportunities. The Milford KiwiSaver Plan is offered by Milford Funds Limited, a 100% owned subsidiary of Milford Asset Management Limited. Milford manages individual investment portfolios for high net worth individuals and for large organisations. Milford will also be a strong advocate on your behalf, particularly in terms of corporate governance of the entities we invest in. We are proud to say that Milford has gone from strength to strength – with funds that we manage rising to more than $2.5 billion, as at the date of this Investment Statement. We believe that the Funds described in this Investment Statement are suited to medium to long-term investors. Please note that Milford KiwiSaver Plan Members have the tax advantages of investing into these Funds under the PIE regime for as long as the Funds remain eligible to be PIEs. No person, including Milford’s parent company (Milford Asset Management Limited) provides any guarantee of the performance of Funds offered in this Investment Statement. Please read this Investment Statement in full to ensure that the approach and objectives for the Funds are consistent with your requirements as a KiwiSaver investor. If you have any questions please visit our website at www.milfordasset.com or call us on (09) 921 4700 or 0800 662 346. Yours sincerely, Brian Gaynor Director, Milford Funds Limited 6 December 2013 1 Milford KiwiSaver Plan Key information The Plan consists of Funds that are managed by Milford Funds Limited. The trustee of the Plan is Trustees Executors Limited. The Plan is an investment structure where a trustee (or a custodian appointed by the trustee) holds the assets of the Plan for the benefit of all members who hold units in the Plan. We make the investment management decisions but the assets of the Funds are held separately from, and independent of, us. As a member, you will receive units in the Plan, in whichever Fund(s) you choose to invest in. These tables provide a snapshot of key information about the Funds. You should read it in conjunction with the detailed information set out elsewhere in this Investment Statement, and in the Plan’s Prospectus. The Plan is a Portfolio Investment Entity (‘PIE’) for tax purposes. Broadly, this means that all returns of a Fund will be attributed to you and the other investors in proportion to the units that you hold in the Fund. Any income attributed to you is taxed within the Fund at the tax rate selected by you. Further details on tax matters are set out on pages 32 and 33. Milford KiwiSaver Conservative Fund Fund objective and investment policy Principal risks The Milford KiwiSaver Conservative Fund’s objective is to provide consistent returns with relatively low levels of risk by mainly holding a diversified mix of yield oriented investments which will sometimes be augmented by some growth assets and to take an active approach to sector and security selection. The principal risks of investing in the Milford KiwiSaver Conservative Fund are Market risk, Entity risk and Interest rate risk. For more details, please see pages 34 to 35. The Fund may gain this exposure by investing directly or into Milford Unit Trust PIE Funds, other funds, or Milford Wholesale Funds that we manage. > No entry, exit or switching fees are currently charged. The Fund may use derivative products, short-sell securities and utilise leverage and active currency management. For more information about this Fund, see pages 16 to 21. Fees and expenses > We will be paid a capped management fee of 1.05% (including applicable GST) per annum of the gross asset value of the Fund. > Member administration and registry fee of $36 per annum for the Plan. > Any management or performance fees charged by international fund managers are in addition to any Milford fees and are deducted from the Fund. For more details, please see pages 27 to 29. 2 Investment Statement 6 December 2013 Milford KiwiSaver Balanced Fund Fund objective and investment policy Principal risks The Milford KiwiSaver Balanced Fund’s objective is to provide consistent positive long-term capital growth, typically from a diversified mix of investments including New Zealand fixed interest securities and equities and global fixed interest securities and equities. These investments may be held directly or indirectly through pooled funds. The principal risks of investing in the Milford KiwiSaver Balanced Fund are Market risk, Entity risk and Currency risk. For more details, please see pages 34 to 35. The Fund will be actively managed in terms of the sector weightings to reflect our investment outlook. It aims to generate positive returns in good and bad times. It can hold material levels of cash or low risk investments when attractive investment opportunities are scarce. Its investment mix may include investments in entities and with our selected managers outside of Australasia. The Fund may gain this exposure through investing directly or into Milford Unit Trust PIE Funds, other funds or one or more of the Milford Wholesale Funds. The Milford KiwiSaver Balanced Fund may also make investments outside of Australasia with managers selected by us. The Fund may use derivative products, short-sell securities and utilise leverage and active currency management. For more information about this Fund, see pages 16 to 21. Fees and expenses > No entry, exit or switching fees are currently charged. > We will be paid a capped management fee of 1.05% (including applicable GST) per annum of the gross asset value of the Fund. > No performance fee is paid directly from the Milford KiwiSaver Balanced Fund, although we will potentially receive performance fees on any Milford KiwiSaver Balanced Fund investments in the Milford KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund and Milford Unit Trust PIE Global, Trans-Tasman and Dynamic Funds in our capacity as manager of these other Funds. > Member administration and registry fee of $36 per annum for the Plan. > Any management or performance fees charged by international fund managers are in addition to any Milford fees and are deducted from the Fund. 3 Milford KiwiSaver Plan The Milford KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund’s objective is to generate positive annual returns of at least 10% (after fees and before tax), in good and bad markets. Milford KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund Fund objective and investment policy Principal risks The Milford KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund’s objective is to generate positive annual returns of at least 10% (after fees and before tax), in good and bad markets. The principal risks of investing in the Milford KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund are Market risk, Entity risk and Currency risk. For more details, please see pages 34 to 35. To achieve this, the Fund is actively managed and will usually be primarily invested directly (or indirectly through pooled funds) in equities in New Zealand, Australian and global entities. However, it can hold material levels of cash and fixed interest securities when attractive opportunities are scarce and we consider the prospect for share markets poor. The Fund may gain this exposure through investing directly or into wholesale funds managed by us. The Fund may use derivative products, short-sell securities and utilise leverage and active currency management. For more information about this Fund, see pages 16 to 21. Fees and expenses > No entry, exit or switching fees are currently charged. > We will be paid a capped management fee of 1.05% (including applicable GST) per annum of the gross asset value of the Fund. > We may be paid a performance fee from the Fund. > Member administration and registry fee of $36 per annum for the Plan. > Any management or performance fees charged by international fund managers are in addition to any Milford fees and are deducted from the Fund. For more details, please see pages 27 to 29. 4 Investment Statement 6 December 2013 All Funds Admission of members Benefits Natural persons who meet any eligibility criteria in the KiwiSaver Act may be admitted to membership of the Plan in two ways: The key benefits that an investment in the Plan offers include: > by completing an application for membership of the Plan in accordance with sections 45 or 55 of the KiwiSaver Act; or > if the Plan is an employer’s chosen KiwiSaver scheme, by way of allocation to the Plan under section 48 of the KiwiSaver Act. We have the right under the Trust Deed to refuse any application under the first bullet point above without giving reasons for any refusal. Any initial contributions received by the Plan from an applicant who is refused membership will be returned without interest. Cessation of membership You shall cease to be a member of the Plan on the first to occur of: > The Funds are actively managed portfolios that provide for a broad range of investment options. > The Funds utilise the benefits of the PIE tax regime. > The Funds are managed by us, a wholly owned subsidiary of Milford Asset Management Limited. Related Party transactions We may deal with related parties of us or the Trustee in certain limited circumstances, and upon following the procedure set out in the Trust Deed, which includes providing certification that the transaction is on arms length commercial terms. None of us, the Trustee or any related party of either of us is liable to account to the Plan or you for any profit arising from any such transaction. > your death; Fee changes > you receiving your full benefit from the Plan in accordance with the KiwiSaver Scheme Rules; We may increase or impose new fees on giving written notice to you and in accordance with the Trust Deed and the KiwiSaver Act. At the date of this Investment Statement, we have no intention to do so. > you transferring from the Plan to another KiwiSaver scheme (or to a superannuation scheme); and > you receiving notice under rule 4(5)(b) of the KiwiSaver Scheme Rules. 5 Milford KiwiSaver Plan KiwiSaver is a great way for New Zealanders to save for their retirement Incentives for savers KiwiSaver is very popular with investors because of the recognition by New Zealanders of the need to save for their retirement. It currently provides incentives for savers including: a $1,000 kick-start, a minimum 3% compulsory employer contribution for employed members* and an annual tax credit of up to $521.43 paid by the Government. For example if an employee earning $55,000 a year contributes 3% of gross salary ($1,650) annually to their KiwiSaver account, their employer will then have to contribute a minimum of $1,650 over the year and the Government will pay in an annual tax credit of $521.43. Importance of return and compounding Due to the power of compounding returns, the potential size of your KiwiSaver savings can become very significant. Based on annual returns of between 2.5% and 10% (after fees and tax) the estimated savings when an individual reaches 65 is shown in the chart opposite. Please note that the generic illustration opposite is only to show the positive effect of compounding returns. No returns are guaranteed or assured, and returns can be negative, particularly given the length of the investment period shown in the illustration. It assumes a starting salary of $30,000, salary growth of 3% per annum, employee and employer contributions of 3% of pre-tax pay to KiwiSaver*, annual Government contributions commensurate with salary levels, a Government kick-start of $1,000 received in the first year, no contributions holidays are taken and that future values are not adjusted for the impact of inflation. * Since 1 April 2012 employer superannuation tax has been levied on the employee contribution at your marginal tax rate. The numbers above allow for both of these changes. 6 Investment Statement 6 December 2013 Potential Future Value of KiwiSaver savings (not adjusted for the impact of inflation) $2,200,000 $2,000,000 $1,800,000 $1,600,000 $1,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 years 10.0% p.a Assumptions 2013+ 7.5% p.a 5.0% p.a 2.5% p.a Assumed return after tax and fees Number of years contributing to KiwiSaver 15 years 30 years 45 years Starting Salary $30,000 2.5% $46,456 $134,696 $295,260 Salary Growth 3.0% 5.0% $55,914 $197,289 $530,591 Contribution Rate 3.0% 7.5% $67,731 $298,448 $1,028,767 Employer Contribution 2.6%* 10.0% $82,514 $463,927 $2,115,153 To look at answers to questions relating to KiwiSaver in general or specifically on the Milford KiwiSaver Plan you can also visit: > the Milford website: www.milfordasset.com > the Government KiwiSaver website: www.kiwisaver.govt.nz > the Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income website: www.sorted.org.nz * Employer Superannuation Tax is levied on employer contributions. 7 Milford KiwiSaver Plan Introduction to Milford Asset Management Limited We strongly believe in the benefits of being an employee controlled company. Milford Asset Management Limited was formed in 2003 by a highly experienced team of individuals who recognised the need for an investment company that New Zealanders can trust and which provides a premium service. In 2007, Milford Funds Limited was created to enable investors to gain access to Milford’s investment expertise and vast experience through our family of funds. 8 Milford’s core values are to: The benefits of this include: > Operate with honesty and integrity > Attracting and retaining the best people > Consistently seek to deliver superior investment returns > Be client focused > Strive for best practice in managing our clients’ capital > Remain majority New Zealand and employee owned > Understanding our clients’ needs and objectives > Focusing our resources to generate the best returns for clients > Reacting quickly to changing market conditions and new opportunities > Aligning our success to the performance of our clients’ capital Investment Statement 6 December 2013 What’s behind the name Milford Asset Management? We wanted a name with a New Zealand flavour and chose ‘Milford Asset Management’ for three main reasons. Firstly, we wanted something that makes people think of New Zealand. We chose a New Zealand icon because we are proud to be a New Zealand employee controlled company. Secondly, we wanted to invoke Finally, because of the serenity and peacefulness associated with Milford Sound. We wanted investors to think of investing with us as a pleasant and rewarding journey, as we aim to consistently produce superior returns while protecting our clients’ capital. the image of Mitre Peak, rising slowly and steadily in the distance. Like Mitre Peak, we intend to be around for a very long time. 9 Milford KiwiSaver Plan The Investor’s Rights We created ‘The Investor’s Rights’ which detail fundamental rights that we believe every investor should expect from organisations who look after investors’ money. The seven Investor’s Rights are set out as follows. 1. The right to have someone you can trust looking after your money. We have brought together some of the country’s most experienced and respected investment experts, each with an impressive track record for making quality financial decisions. Our investment team, led by Executive Director Brian Gaynor, is committed to protecting and building the wealth of our clients. 2. The right to know your investment manager will act in your best interests. Our investment focus is on entities that we believe demonstrate the highest levels of corporate governance and a strong commitment to their stakeholders. And if we believe our standards are not being met, we will seek change or sell our shareholding in an effort to protect your investment in the process. 10 Investment Statement 6 December 2013 3. The right to know exactly where your money is being invested. We provide monthly Fund updates outlining the investment holdings of a Fund and the percentage value that each investment holding represents against the total value of the Fund. Our monthly Fund updates also include details of a Fund’s performance and market performance. 4. The right to know the value of your investments at any time. You are able to view the value of your investments and a history of all transactions at any time online. 5. The right to sell your investments without penalty. Unlike some other institutions, we do not penalise you if you wish to move your investments from Milford. 6. The right to expect your investment manager to make decisions designed to protect and grow your investment. We constantly assess everything that affects the value of your investments. This includes proactively altering our investment strategy if our view of the market, a company’s management or trading conditions change. Our policy of seeking to protect your capital means when we believe markets will fall significantly, we don’t expect you to simply weather the storm. Instead, we act to preserve your capital. 7. The right to fair and reasonable fees with a ‘pay for performance’ philosophy. We charge a capped management fee which varies depending on the type of investment Fund. This fee covers the normal operating costs associated with managing a Fund and making investment decisions (including audit, trustee, registry and legal fees). It excludes brokerage, underlying fund manager fees and any performance fee. A performance fee is only charged if a Fund exceeds its stated investment target. A key to success for any investment management business is having the right people. We believe that we have one of the highest calibre teams in the market in terms of experience and expertise. Alastair Thomson, Graeme Thomas, Erin Lyon, Murray Harris, Simon Walton, Sean Donovan, Alistair Ross, Kashish Mehra, Anthony Quirk, Liz Searle, Bryce Marsden, Alex Chin, Andrew Twidle, Sarah Mitchell (seated), Rebecca Tappin, San Pama, Jonathan Windust, Victoria Harris (seated), Charlie Dent, William Curtayne, Mark Warminger, Stephen Johnston, Brian Gaynor, Brooke Bone (seated), Felix Fok, David Lewis, Marc Whittaker. 11 Milford KiwiSaver Plan Milford’s Investment Team We believe we have one of the most experienced investment teams in New Zealand. For more biographies of our wider Milford team, please see our website www.milfordasset.com Brian is Chairman of Milford’s Investment Committee and head of Milford’s portfolio management and investment analysis activities. Brian is one of New Zealand’s most experienced and well-known investment analysts. Brian’s career includes roles as a Partner and Head of Research at stockbrokers Jarden & Co, a member of the New Zealand Stock Exchange, Chairman of the New Zealand Society of Investment Analysts and Chairman of the Asian Securities Analysts Council. Brian is Portfolio Manager of the Milford Active Growth Fund and the Milford KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund. Brian Gaynor Jonathan Windust Jonathan has a wide range of financial markets and investment experience both in New Zealand and internationally. Prior to joining Milford in 2008, Jonathan worked for Gartmore Investment Management in London where he was Portfolio Manager for the Royal Bank of Scotland Pension scheme which had assets in excess of NZ$25 billion. While at Gartmore, Jonathan was also responsible for investment strategy and investments into individual private equity funds and companies across Europe and Asia. Prior to Gartmore, Jonathan worked for BT Funds Management, Frank Russell and the New Zealand Dairy Board (now Fonterra). Jonathan is a Chartered Financial Analyst (‘CFA’) charterholder and is Portfolio Manager of the Milford Income Fund, the Milford Balanced Fund, the Milford KiwiSaver Balanced Fund and the Milford KiwiSaver Conservative Fund. Mark has a wide range of investment experience across financial markets both in New Zealand and internationally. Prior to joining Milford in 2011, Mark worked for Macquarie Private Wealth as Head of Investment Strategy in New Zealand. Prior to Macquarie, Mark worked as an Investment Manager for Goldman Sachs New Zealand, managing two high performing New Zealand and Australasian investment funds. Overseas, Mark managed US Equity Funds for Foreign and Colonial Asset Management. Mark is the Portfolio Manager of the New Zealand Equity portion of the Milford Trans-Tasman Fund and the Milford NZ Equities Wholesale Fund. Mark Warminger Australian born Marc has considerable experience in financial markets working in Sydney, with over 14 years in equity analysis. Prior to joining Milford in 2010, Marc was an Associate Director at Lazard Asia Pacific Asset Management in Sydney, specialising in technology, telecoms, media, financials, gaming and developers and contractors. Marc held an earlier position in equity analysis with UBS Australia, where he specialised in telecommunications research. Marc is the Portfolio Manager of the Australian equity portion of the Milford Trans-Tasman Fund. Marc is a CFA charterholder. Marc Whittaker 12 Investment Statement 6 December 2013 William has specialist experience investing in small and medium sized companies. Since joining Milford in early 2010, William has focused on selecting small and medium sized companies for Milford’s Funds and has also covered the resource, energy, utility and property sectors. As the Portfolio Manager for the Milford Dynamic Fund, William’s primary responsibility is the performance of that Fund. In order to select superior investments, William visits and speaks to hundreds of companies every year. Working closely with the rest of Milford’s Investment Team, William conducts detailed investment analysis to uncover top class investments. William has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland majoring in Finance and Economics. William Curtayne Felix has a wide range of investment experience across global financial markets. Prior to joining Milford in October 2012, Felix was a partner at equity research firm Ji Asia in Hong Kong, an associate of French bank Societe Generale, covering China focused medium sized companies across multiple sectors. Felix began his career in London in 2004 with The Black Ant Group as an analyst, and later Junior Portfolio Manager, and helped manage a long/short global mandate that invested across the capital spectrum. He holds a Master of Arts from the University of Cambridge, where he studied chemical engineering. Felix is a CFA charterholder and is Portfolio Manager of the Milford Global Fund. Felix Fok Stephen has a wide range of investment experience across global financial markets and different asset classes. Prior to joining Milford in 2013, Stephen was a partner at London based Adelante Asset Management where he was a Senior Portfolio Manager, managing an Emerging Market Equity Fund. Prior to Adelante, Stephen was a Portfolio Manager in London at Threadneedle Investments and Convivo Capital Management, managing various Emerging Market Funds. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Otago and was admitted to the Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 1995. Stephen Johnston David Lewis Brooke Bone David joined Milford in early 2013 from Merrill Lynch where he was a Senior Director, working for eight years in various roles in global credit markets based in Sydney and London. These roles in London included Financial Institutions Credit Analyst and Head of Emerging Market Credit Research. While in Sydney, David worked on proprietary risk positions in Merrill’s Special Situations business, which focussed on high yield, loan, and distressed opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. Prior to Merrill, David spent four years as a fixed income analyst at BT Funds Management and its then-parent company Principal Global Investors, based in Sydney and London. At Milford, David works on the Income Fund. David has a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics from the University of Canterbury, a Master of Commerce in Finance from the University of Sydney, and is a CFA charterholder. Brooke is a Senior Investment Analyst with a particular emphasis on special situations for Milford’s Funds, including non-listed opportunities. Brooke previously worked for Macquarie Securities in New Zealand as a Senior Research Analyst covering a variety of sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, mining and oil and gas. Brooke was ranked as one of the top three analysts in a number of INFINZ awards in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Prior to joining Macquarie, Brooke was a Vice President at Morgan Stanley in London, covering Pan-European retail companies. Brooke also worked for the corporate finance and property team of Marks and Spencer in the UK and as a management consultant for Cap Gemini. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst & Young. Brooke is a CFA charterholder. Victoria graduated from the University of Canterbury in 2010 with a Bachelor of Commerce, double majoring in Economics and Finance. Victoria’s previous experience includes an internship in the financial services industry in Auckland, New Zealand. Victoria joined Milford in 2011 in client services, and she has since moved into an Investment Analyst role. Victoria’s role involves researching and analysing companies for potential investment, as well as undertaking performance calculations for the various Funds. Victoria covers retail and technology companies in Australia and New Zealand. Victoria Harris 13 Milford KiwiSaver Plan Investment style We adopt a highly active approach to portfolio management in order to attempt to take advantage of changing market conditions and investment opportunities. Key principles of our unique approach are: > Managing risk through appropriate portfolio diversification > Active portfolio management; we do not follow a ‘buy and hold’ approach > Focusing on our key competencies. Where we do not currently have the skills or knowledge we identify partners that do. > A focus on looking to preserve capital in bad times and invest more aggressively in better times > Detailed investment research and regular entity visits We believe that our approach and philosophy will consistently generate superior results for our clients. > Understanding changes in the global and local economic environment and how this will impact clients’ investments Investment process 14 Our investment selection process aims to identify investments which have prospects that have not been recognised by other investors in the market. We focus on the following issues when considering existing and potential investments: We conduct in-depth research into potential and current investments to understand the key drivers of performance and future prospects. We place significant importance on meeting companies and have a disciplined entity visit programme. We are also able to leverage off the extensive knowledge and experience of our investment team. > Management and governance > Industry growth prospects and dynamics > Competitive position and strategy > Financial prospects >Valuation. Our investment analysis is supplemented by detailed economic analysis which focuses on following key economic indicators from New Zealand and overseas. The result of the investment analysis is typically discussed at our twice weekly Investment Committee meetings. What we believe to be the best investment ideas are then included, where applicable, in each Fund by the Portfolio Manager responsible for that Fund. At the date of this Investment Statement, we can use external fund managers for certain investments outside of Australasia. In selecting these managers, we have a preference for managers that have similar characteristics to us, namely, that these managers are: > Specialist investment firms > Majority employee owned > Staffed by highly experienced investment professionals > Operating with a like-minded investment philosophy and approach. Investment Statement 6 December 2013 New Zealand and global listed entities Unlisted New Zealand entities Portfolio Manager implements Cash Investment Committee considers recommendations Investment decisions confirmed Brian Gaynor (Chairman) Jonathan Windust Mark Warminger Investment universe Milford’s Investment Process New Zealand and global fixed interest securities Investment Committee Global Investment Managers Marc Whittaker William Curtayne Felix Fok Stephen Johnston Economic and Investment analysis David Lewis Brooke Bone Victoria Harris Industry Analysis Global Themes Company Meetings Manager Research Financial Analysis Assessment of management and governance 15 Milford KiwiSaver Plan Introducing the Milford Family of Funds As we have grown we have expanded to offer additional investment funds to meet the requirements of investors with different risk tolerances. This Investment Statement details those funds that we offer in the Milford KiwiSaver Plan: the Milford KiwiSaver Conservative Fund, the Milford KiwiSaver Balanced Fund and the Milford KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund. Our Unit Trust PIE Fund range includes the Income Fund, Balanced Fund, Active Growth Fund (closed to new investors), Global Fund, Trans-Tasman Fund and the Dynamic Fund. 16 These Funds are covered in a separate Unit Trust PIE Funds Investment Statement a copy of which can be obtained by visiting our website at www.milfordasset.com or calling us on (09) 921 4700 or 0800 662 346. All our Milford KiwiSaver Plan Funds and Unit Trust Funds are Portfolio Investment Entity (‘PIE’) registered. This has potential tax benefits to you, enabling your investment to be taxed at your own marginal tax rate (the rate of tax the IRD taxes you at individually for your last dollar of income) or at a top rate of 28%. Generally, gains made by any Milford fund on the sale of equities in New Zealand resident entities or Australian resident listed entities (on an ASX approved Index) will not be liable for capital gains tax. KiwiSaver offers you additional incentives to save, while requiring that in most circumstances your funds remain invested until retirement. The Milford Unit Trust PIE Funds do allow you more flexibility to withdraw your investment if required. Together the Milford family of funds offers you a range of alternatives depending on your investment requirements, investment goals and tolerance for risk. The Milford family of funds is pictured opposite. Investment Statement 6 December 2013 Milford KiwiSaver Plan Milford Unit Trust PIE Funds Conservative Fund Income Fund Balanced Fund Balanced Fund Active Growth Fund Active Growth Fund (This Fund is closed to new investors.) Global Fund Trans-Tasman Fund Dynamic Fund 17 Milford KiwiSaver Plan The Milford KiwiSaver Plan Funds The Milford KiwiSaver Plan has three Funds available to New Zealand investors: > The Milford KiwiSaver Conservative Fund (Conservative Fund) > The Milford KiwiSaver Balanced Fund (Balanced Fund) > The Milford KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund (Active Growth Fund) The Conservative Fund is focused on providing a lower level of risk than the Active Growth Fund and the Balanced Fund, through mainly holding a mix of yield orientated investments. The Balanced and Active Growth Funds are focused on generating long-term growth for their members and taking appropriate levels of risk to achieve this. Both Funds look to preserve capital in addition to generating growth. Because of this the Funds may hold material levels of cash or low risk investments, which may under perform in a strongly rising market. However, if we can successfully avoid large losses in falling markets we expect the Funds to perform well over time with less volatile returns. High Illustrative Expected Risk and Return Profile for the Milford KiwiSaver Plan Funds (individually and in combination) Active Growth Fund Expected Relative Return Profile 50% Balanced 50% Active Growth Balanced Fund 50% Conservative Fund 50% Balanced Fund Conservative Fund Low Expected Relative Risk/Volatility Profile High Members can split their KiwiSaver contributions between these Funds by indicating on the application form the proportion they wish to allocate to each Fund. 18 Investment Statement 6 December 2013 What is the difference between the Funds? > The Conservative Fund’s objective is to provide consistent returns with relatively low levels of risk by mainly holding a diversified mix of yield oriented investments (whether directly or indirectly through pooled funds) which are sometimes augmented by some growth assets and take an active approach to sector and security selection. The Fund may use derivative products, short-sell securities and utilise leverage and active currency management. > The Balanced Fund’s objective is to provide consistent positive long-term capital growth from a diversified mix of investments including New Zealand fixed interest securities and equities and global fixed interest securities and equities directly (or indirectly through pooled funds). It will be actively managed in terms of the sector weightings to reflect our investment outlook and aims to generate positive returns in good and bad times. It can hold material levels of cash or low risk investments when attractive investment opportunities are scarce. The Fund may use derivative products, short-sell securities and utilise leverage and active currency management. The key difference between the Funds is their investment objectives and relative risk profiles. >The Active Growth Fund’s objective is to generate positive annual returns of at least 10% (after fees and before tax) in good and bad markets. To achieve this the Fund is actively managed and will usually be primarily invested directly (or indirectly through pooled funds) in equities in New Zealand and global entities. However, it can hold material levels of cash and fixed interest securities when attractive opportunities are scarce and the prospect for share markets is poor. The Fund may use derivative products, short-sell securities and utilise leverage and active currency management. Milford KiwiSaver Conservative Fund Milford KiwiSaver Balanced Fund Milford KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund Recommended Investment Time Frame At least three years At least five years At least five years Investment Objective To exceed the 90-Day Bank Bill Index (after fees and before tax) Capital growth over time A return of 10% per annum (after fees and before tax) Investment Policy To hold a diversified mix of yield oriented investments, sometimes augmented by some growth assets. The Fund can short-sell securities, use leverage, utilise derivative products and active currency management. To hold a diversified investment portfolio including New Zealand cash, fixed interest securities and equities and global cash, fixed interest securities and equities. The Fund can short-sell securities, utilise leverage, use derivative products and active currency management. To hold equities in predominately New Zealand, Australian and global listed entities and also potentially equities in unlisted entities, units in unit trusts, cash and fixed interest securities. The Fund can short-sell securities, utilise leverage, use derivative products and active currency management. 19 Milford KiwiSaver Plan Who are these Funds suitable for? The Funds are suited to members who want us to actively manage their investments and make the decision about when to increase and decrease the exposure to equities or fixed interest securities. The Conservative Fund is suitable for members who are more conservative and/or who have a shorter investment time frame of at least three years. 20 The Balanced Fund is suitable for members who want to invest in our capability to select top performing New Zealand and global entities but also wish to have some exposure to investments outside of Australasia. The Balanced and Active Growth Funds have the flexibility to hold high levels of equities and are therefore appropriate for investors with longer-term investment time frames of at least five years. The Active Growth Fund is suitable for members who want access to these selection skills but with a focus on New Zealand and Australia. Prospective members who feel the need to do so should get advice on their personal circumstances, but in general the Milford KiwiSaver Plan Funds are suitable for the following investor types: Milford KiwiSaver Conservative Fund Milford KiwiSaver Balanced Fund Milford KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund Member age Over 60 Over 55 Under 55 Member Goal Members who wish to actively manage their investment who seek a lower level of risk than the Active Growth and Balanced Funds. Members who seek long term capital growth and who wish to offset short term market shifts by investing in a mix of equities, global entities, fixed interest securities and cash with some exposure to investments outside Australasia. Members who wish to maximise the opportunity to generate higher rates of return through exposure to equities in New Zealand and global entities with a focus on New Zealand and Australia. Investment Statement 6 December 2013 Fair and simple fees You should be able to see clearly both what investments are being made on your behalf and how much you can expect to pay for our management. It can equally apply to the cost of any advice that you may receive about how to invest. The cost of advice should be clear and separate from the cost of investment management – there are no advice costs built into these Funds. You should seek separate financial advice if you feel that you need to do so. Capped management fee Administration and Registry Fee Performance Fee A $36 per annum per member fee is charged for membership of the Plan. To incentivise Milford to perform well in the Active Growth Fund and some of our underlying unit trust funds a performance fee is charged if we exceed certain investment objectives or targets. Capped Management Fee We chose to combine the investment management, Trustee, custodial, fund accounting, unit pricing, audit, legal and other normal fund operating expenses in one capped management fee. There are no entry, exit or switching fees in the Funds. To the extent that assets of the Funds are directly or indirectly invested in the Milford range of funds, the Milford KiwiSaver Plan Funds will be fully rebated for the management fees charged within those funds. However, any performance fee charged by us in respect of those funds will remain payable. Milford KiwiSaver Conservative Fund Milford KiwiSaver Balanced Fund Milford KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund 1.05% p.a. 1.05% p.a. 1.05% p.a. This is a capped fee, including any applicable GST, of the gross asset value of the relevant Fund excluding any abnormal costs, brokerage or (other than for the Conservative Fund) any performance fee. The capped fee covers our normal fund operating costs such as investment management, trustee, custodial, audit and legal costs. The Balanced Fund usually has an allocation to global investments. Any international management or performance fees charged by international fund managers are in addition to any Milford fees and are deducted within each Fund. Performance fee None None directly paid from the Milford KiwiSaver Balanced Fund, although we will potentially receive performance fees on any investment by the Milford KiwiSaver Balanced Fund into the Milford KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund, the Global Unit Trust PIE Fund, the Trans-Tasman Unit Trust PIE Fund, and the Dynamic Unit Trust PIE Fund in our capacity as manager of those other funds. 15% of the performance of the Milford KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund (after deducting the capped management fee and expenses) above the target return of 10% per annum is potentially payable to us (see pages 27 to 29 for more details). 21 Milford KiwiSaver Plan INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SECURITIES ACT 1978 What sort of investment is this? This Investment Statement offers memberships in the Milford KiwiSaver Plan. The Plan is registered under the KiwiSaver Act 2006. The Plan is a pooled fund where you contribute to the Plan over time and benefits payable depend on the amount of contributions made either by you alone, or by you in conjunction with your employer, plus any returns on contributions received and any additional amounts contributed either by or on behalf of you (such as the member tax credits). Your money is pooled with that of other members of the relevant Fund. However, the assets of one Fund cannot be used to cover the liabilities of another Fund in the Plan. The interests of members are represented by units, which confer an equal interest in a Fund and are of equal value. Pooling money can enable access to a wider variety of assets and provide greater diversity than you may achieve on your own. The value of units in each Fund in the Plan will fluctuate according to the changing value of the underlying assets in which the Fund has invested. The principal purpose of the Milford KiwiSaver Plan is to provide retirement benefits for individuals. At the date of this Investment Statement there are three investment funds under the Plan: the Conservative Fund, the Balanced Fund and the Active Growth Fund. Details of these Funds are set out on pages 16 to 21. The Funds are managed by Milford Funds Limited and their assets are held by the Trustee of the Plan – Trustees Executors Limited through its nominee, T.E.A. Custodians Limited, both of whom are independent of us. The assets of each Fund may be invested either directly, or into managed funds, including those offered by us. 22 KiwiSaver for employers Employers can participate in the Plan by entering into a Participation Agreement. For employees of those employers, this Investment Statement will be accompanied by a supplement setting out the detailed terms applicable to the employer’s scheme. The particular terms and conditions of any Participation Agreement may include any provision for contributions by an employer (over and above the minimum compulsory employer contributions) to vest over time, the amount of contributions which the employer is required to make to the Plan, and any particular fee provisions in relation to an employer’s participation in the Plan. Employees of participating employers If you are participating through an employer you are entitled to copies of your employer’s Participation Agreement (and copies of any amendments to that agreement) on request. This Investment Statement should be read together with any relevant accompanying supplement. When you leave your employer (if it is a participating employer), then the standard terms of membership contained in this Investment Statement (excluding any supplement) will apply to your membership of the Plan. Investment Statement 6 December 2013 INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SECURITIES ACT 1978 Who is involved in providing it for me? The name of the Plan is the Milford KiwiSaver Plan. You contribute to the Plan over time and the benefits payable to you depend on the amount of contributions made either by you alone, or by you in conjunction with your employer, plus any returns on contributions received and any additional amounts contributed by or on behalf of you (such as member tax credits). > Brian Arthur Gaynor BCom Director, Auckland The Plan commenced on 1 April 2010, under a trust deed dated 19 March 2010 between us and Trustees Executors Superannuation Limited. In September 2012, Trustees Executors Limited replaced Trustees Executors Superannuation Limited as Trustee. Manager and Promoter We, Milford Funds Limited, are the manager of the Plan. We were incorporated in New Zealand under the Companies Act 1993 on 3 August 2007. We are also the promoter of the Plan in terms of the Securities Act 1978 and regulations under the Act. At the date of this Investment Statement our directors are: > Richard John Somerville BCom, CA, ACIS Chairman and Director, Wanaka Richard is a Chartered Accountant with a 25 year career in Investment Banking, specialising in mergers and acquisitions. Richard was previously a Director of Southpac Corporation Limited, Chief Executive of Lloyds Corporate Finance Limited in Sydney and most recently was the Chief Executive of Societe Generale’s Investment Banking business in Australia, trading under the name of SGHambros. Richard is a Director of a number of private companies in the areas of wine distribution, vehicle testing and infrastructure development. Richard is a foundation shareholder in Milford Asset Management Limited and has been Chairman of the board since Milford Asset Management Limited’s formation in 2003. Brian is Chairman of our Investment Committee and head of Milford’s portfolio management and investment analysis activities. Brian is one of New Zealand’s most experienced and well-known investment analysts. Brian’s career includes roles as a Partner and Head of Research at stockbrokers Jarden & Co, a member of the New Zealand Stock Exchange, Chairman of the New Zealand Society of Investment Analysts and Chairman of the Asian Securities Analysts Council. Brian is Portfolio Manager of the Milford Active Growth Fund and the Milford KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund. > Graeme Richard Thomas BA, CFP, AFA Director, Auckland Graeme co-founded Milford Asset Management Limited in 2003. Prior to this he was Head of Advisory Services at ANZ Private Bank in New Zealand. Graeme has 29 years experience in investment management, including the role as Chief Investment Officer at Southpac Investment Management. In the 15 years Graeme was at Southpac, funds under management expanded to $3 billion with assets sourced from pension and superannuation schemes, trusts and private clients. > Anthony Francis Quirk BCA (Hons), FSCAP, AFA Director, Auckland Anthony has more than 28 years experience in the investment industry. He joined Milford Asset Management Limited in 2007. As Milford Asset Management’s Managing Director, Anthony has overall responsibility for the company’s business activities. Anthony is a Fellow of the Institute of Financial Professionals New Zealand and is a current board member of that organisation. Anthony has previously been Chairman of the Asset Management Advisory Board of the New Zealand Exchange, member of the Financial Reporting Standards Board of the New Zealand Society of Accountants and Deputy Chairman of the New Zealand Society of Investment Analysts. 23 Milford KiwiSaver Plan Our Directors may change from time to time. The current directors are listed on a public register, and may be viewed on the Companies Office website at www.business.govt.nz/companies by searching “Milford Funds Limited.” At the date of this Investment Statement Milford and its Directors may be contacted at: Milford Funds Limited Level 17, 41 Shortland Street PO Box 960, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140 Telephone: 09 921 4700 or 0800 662 346 Facsimile: 09 921 4709 Email: [email protected] Our contact details may change. Current contact details can be obtained from our website at www.milfordasset.com We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Milford Asset Management Limited, which is a well established investment company that has over $2.5 billion under management at the date of this Investment Statement. Milford Asset Management Limited invests individual private portfolio accounts for high net worth individuals and also manages large wholesale investment portfolios. Milford Funds Limited was created in 2007 to enable investors to invest with us to gain the advantage of the investment expertise and vast experience of our team. Neither the performance of Milford Funds Limited, nor that of the Funds, is guaranteed by Milford Asset Management Limited, or any other party. Any employer (and its directors) who enters into a Participation Agreement with us and the Trustee will also be a promoter of the Plan in relation to membership offered to its employees. In accordance with the terms of the Securities Act (KiwiSaver Employer Participants) Exemption Notice 2012, information regarding the promoters of any such plan may be disclosed in a supplement to this Investment Statement, where relevant, for employees of that employer who apply for membership of the Plan. All applications for investments in the Plan and any other correspondence should be forwarded to: Milford KiwiSaver Plan C/- Trustees Executors Limited PO Box 409 Wellington 6140 Custodian Trustees Executors Limited is the custodian of the Plan’s assets. Trustee The independent trustee of the Plan is Trustees Executors Limited. At the date of this Investment Statement the Trustee’s principal place of business is Level 5, 10 Customhouse Quay, Wellington and the Trustee can be contacted at: 24 Trustees Executors Limited Level 12 45 Queen Street PO Box 4197 Shortland Street Auckland 1140 The Trustee’s address may change from time to time. The current address may be obtained at www.trustees.co.nz under “Corporate Trust” and “contact our Corporate Trust Team”. The Trustee is responsible for supervising the performance of our functions as the manager of the Plan. In addition, the Trustee or a person nominated under the Trust Deed must hold all of the assets of the Plan. The Trustee has been granted a full licence under the Securities Trustees and Statutory Supervisors Act 2011 to act as a KiwiSaver Trustee. The licence expires on 16 January 2018 and is subject to reporting conditions. Further information on the Trustee’s licence is publicly available on the Financial Markets Authority website (www.fma.govt.nz) and also on the Financial Services Providers Register (www.business.govt.nz.fsp). We have delegated certain specific administrative functions (unit pricing, Fund accounting and registry functions) to the securities services division of Trustees Executors Limited. Trustees Executors Limited (whose address is set out above) is therefore also an administration manager for the Plan. Responsible Investment Statement Responsible investment, including environmental, social and governance considerations, is taken into account in the investment policies and procedures of the Plan as at the date of this Investment Statement. You can obtain an explanation of the extent to which responsible investment is taken into account in those policies and procedures from us, free of charge, upon request. Our responsible investment policy is to improve New Zealand’s long-term economic well-being by taking strong stands on corporate governance issues. Analysing whether an entity adheres to appropriate corporate governance policies is a key part of any research we undertake on the merits of investing into a entity. The corporate governance policies that we prefer are followed include: > a clear separation between Chairman and Chief Executive > a demonstrated commitment to increasing entity value for all shareholders > a majority of independent directors > a board that consists of highly competent and involved directors, with a mix of skills to contribute. A strong emphasis is placed on the commercial skills of directors > clearly articulated and consistently followed fair remuneration policies for senior management and the board Our policy is to vote our proxies on all issues for all the entities we invest in on behalf of our investors. Investment Statement 6 December 2013 INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SECURITIES ACT 1978 How much do I pay? Contributions for employees You can choose to contribute to the Plan an amount equal to either 3%, 4% or 8% of your gross salary or wages as defined from time to time in the KiwiSaver Act. This currently includes salary or wages from employment, including other remuneration such as bonuses and overtime, as well as certain other benefits. If you do not select a rate, your contribution rate will be an amount equal to 3% of your Gross Salary or Wages. Your employer will deduct the contributions at the applicable contribution rate from each payment of your after tax salary or wages and pay them to the IRD. The IRD will then pay the contributions (with any interest) to the Plan after an initial three month period (if this is your first KiwiSaver scheme account). You can change your current contribution rate to either 3%, 4% or 8% of your Gross Salary or Wages (as the case may be) at any time by notifying your employer accordingly. Generally, you cannot change your contribution rate at intervals of less than three months unless your employer agrees. You can also make additional regular or lump sum contributions to the Plan at any time. Additional lump sum contributions must be at least $100. If you wish to make additional regular contributions to the Plan you must contribute at least $10 per week. These amounts may be varied by us. These can be paid by cheque, direct credit or direct debit. Details on how to make payments are provided on page 43. Employer contributions Employers must make contributions on behalf of their employees who are contributing to a KiwiSaver scheme or a complying superannuation fund. To be eligible for this compulsory employer contribution, you must be contributing to the Plan from your salary or wages, be over 18 years of age and must not have reached the Qualifying Date. Your employer is required to contribute an amount equal to 3% of your Gross Salary or Wages. ‘Gross Salary or Wages’ for compulsory employer contributions purposes excludes parental leave payments out of public money and accident compensation payments. An employer can cease making compulsory contributions on your behalf if you take a contribution holiday or the IRD advises the employer to cease contributions. If your employer contributes to a registered superannuation scheme for your benefit, then those employer contributions may count towards the compulsory employer contributions required to be made for your benefit to a KiwiSaver scheme, provided specific criteria are met. Employer’s superannuation contribution tax is levied on the employer contribution at your marginal tax rate. This tax will be payable by your employer. Direct contributions by non-employees If you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident and normally living in New Zealand and are either: > self-employed; > under 18; or > between 18 and 65 and not working, you can join the Plan by completing the application form attached to this Investment Statement and make direct contributions at any time by cheque, direct credit or by completing the direct debit authority attached to this Investment Statement. Details of how to make payments are provided on page 43. At the date of this Investment Statement, the minimum initial lump sum investment by a non-employee member is $1,000, the minimum regular contribution amount is $10 per week and the minimum additional lump sum investment amount by a non-employee member is $100. We may vary these amounts. 25 Milford KiwiSaver Plan Government contributions Transferring from another superannuation scheme Kickstart Contribution You may transfer any amount into this Plan from any other KiwiSaver scheme or superannuation scheme. The amount that you transfer will be credited to your account as determined by us. No fee is currently charged for transferring your interest in another scheme to this Plan. If this is your first KiwiSaver scheme account, the Government will make a contribution (Kickstart Contribution Amount) which is currently $1,000 to the Plan for your benefit. This will be made approximately three months after your initial contribution if this is the first time you have joined a KiwiSaver scheme. Member Tax Credit If you reside mainly in New Zealand (or are otherwise an employee of the State services serving outside New Zealand or work overseas as a volunteer or for token payment for certain charitable organisations) and are aged between 18 and the Qualifying Date, you will be eligible for a Member Tax Credit while you are contributing to the Plan (Member Tax Credit Amount). At the date of this Investment Statement the Member Tax Credit Amount is a contribution from the Government of $0.50 for each $1 contributed by you, up to a maximum of $10 a week or $521.43 a year, depending on your start date with KiwiSaver and how much you have contributed. See “What returns will I get?” on page 30, for the restrictions on withdrawing your Kickstart Contribution Amount and your Member Tax Credit Amount. Transfer into the Plan from an Australian Superannuation Fund You may be able to transfer into this Plan from Australian Superannuation Funds. See the Prospectus for more details. Transfers into the Plan from a UK pension plan Members who transfer funds from a UK pension plan to the Plan should note that in certain circumstances there may be adverse UK tax consequences of a transfer to another KiwiSaver scheme that is not a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (‘QROPS’), withdrawals of UK Pension funds from the Plan that are over a member’s UK ‘Lifetime Allowance’ limit, or withdrawals of funds that are not consistent with retirement savings or provision for retirement. Members who have any concerns in this regard should take independent financial advice from a suitably qualified financial adviser. 26 Contribution Holiday If contributions to the Plan are being deducted from your Gross Salary or Wages, then under the KiwiSaver Act you may apply to the IRD to suspend your contributions to the Plan (a Contribution Holiday) if: > 1 2 or more months have passed since your first contribution was received by IRD, or since you first contributed direct to a KiwiSaver scheme; or > within the first 12 months you are suffering, or likely to suffer, financial hardship (and IRD has received at least one contribution from you). If a Contribution Holiday is granted based on financial hardship, its duration will be three months (unless IRD agrees to a longer period). The duration of a Contribution Holiday will otherwise be between three months and five years. The IRD will notify you before your Contribution Holiday ends and you may apply for a new Contribution Holiday. You may resume contributing at any time by giving notice to your employer, requiring the employer to start making deductions from your Gross Salary or Wages. Further details about Contribution Holidays are available from the IRD website www.ird.govt.nz. Ability of members to opt out if automatically enrolled If you have been automatically enrolled in the Plan on starting new employment, you have 56 days within which to opt out of the Plan. Further details around opting out of the Plan are available by contacting us. Non-deduction notice If you pass the End Payment Date, you may give a nondeduction notice to your employer stating that the employer must stop deducting contributions from your Gross Salary or Wages. From the first payment of Gross Salary or Wages after the non-deduction notice is received, your employer is no longer required to deduct contributions from your pay. You may revoke the notice at any time by giving the employer a revocation notice, but may only do so within the three months after giving the non-deduction notice to the employer, if the employer agrees. Investment Statement 6 December 2013 INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SECURITIES ACT 1978 What are the charges? The following are the charges for the Milford KiwiSaver Plan. Under the KiwiSaver (Periodic Disclosure) Regulations 2013, we are required to prepare and make publicly available, quarterly and annual disclosure statements for each Fund. In those disclosure statements, we are required to disclose fees and costs in a particular way. As a result, care should be taken when comparing the figures from those disclosure statements and this Investment Statement. Entry/exit fee There are no entry or exit fees charged to you. Member administration and registry fee We have appointed the securities services division of Trustees Executors Limited to perform the member administration and registry services for the Plan. Trustees Executors Limited is entitled to be reimbursed from the members account for the day-to-day administration of member accounts and maintaining the member registry for the Plan. This fee is currently $3.00 per month per member and is paid monthly. GST is payable on the administration fee if it arises, but no GST is currently payable. Management fee We are entitled to be paid fees, based on the gross asset value of each respective Fund within the Plan, for the investment services that we provide to the Plan as well as for trustee, custodial, audit and other fund expenses. Each management fee is calculated daily and paid to us each month, and deducted from unit prices. As at the date of this Investment Statement, the annual management fee paid from the assets of: > The Active Growth Fund and the Balanced Fund is 1.05% of the gross asset value of the applicable Fund (excluding abnormal costs, brokerage, the member administration and registry fee and any performance fee). This amount is inclusive of GST at the basis for charging GST, as at the date of this Investment Statement. > The Conservative Fund is 1.05% per annum of the gross asset value of that Fund (excluding abnormal costs, brokerage and the member administration and registry fee). This amount is inclusive of GST at the basis for charging GST, as at the date of this Investment Statement. The method of paying such fees will be determined by us from time to time and notified to the Trustee in writing. We are also entitled under the Trust Deed to be reimbursed for costs incurred in discharging our obligations as manager, but as noted above have capped these within the management fees described above (excluding the member administration and registry fee and any abnormal costs, brokerage or any performance fee). The capped fees cover normal Fund operating costs such as investment management, Trustee, custodial, fund accounting, audit and legal costs. As at the date of this Investment Statement: > the Active Growth Fund invests into the Milford Active Growth Wholesale Fund; > the Balanced Fund invests into the Active Growth Fund, the Trans-Tasman Unit Trust PIE Fund, the Global Unit Trust Pie Fund, the Dynamic Unit Trust Pie Fund and the Milford Income Wholesale Fund; and > the Conservative Fund invests into the Milford Income Wholesale Fund, and can also invest into other Milford wholesale and retail funds. To the extent that assets of the Funds are invested in the Milford range of funds, the Milford KiwiSaver Plan Funds will be fully rebated for any management fees charged by Milford within those funds, although any performance fee charged by us in respect of those funds will remain payable by the Milford KiwiSaver Plan Funds. Refer to page 28 and 29 for more details. 27 Milford KiwiSaver Plan Trustee’s annual fee Performance fees payable to Milford The Trustee is entitled to receive fees for trusteeship services. This fee will be calculated daily and paid to the Trustee each month by us out of our capped management fee for the Funds. Active Growth Fund Custodial fund accounting and unit pricing fees We have appointed the securities services division of Trustees Executors Limited to perform certain administration and securities services for the Plan (including unit pricing, Fund accounting and other services as may be agreed from time to time) and Trustees Executors Limited is entitled to receive a fee for performing those services. That fee will be calculated daily and paid each month by us out of our capped management fee of 1.05% per annum for each of the Funds. The Trustee nominated Trustees Executors Limited as custodian of the Plan’s assets. 28 As manager of the Active Growth Fund, we are entitled to be paid a performance fee from the Fund. Neither of the other Funds directly charge a performance fee. However, in relation to the Balanced Fund, we will potentially receive performance fees on investments made into the Milford KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund, the Trans-Tasman Unit Trust PIE Fund, the Global Unit Trust PIE Fund and the Dynamic Unit Trust PIE Fund. Also, international managers into which the Funds invest may charge a performance fee which is deducted within that fund. The table below summarises the Active Growth Fund performance fee. Element Description Application to the Active Growth Fund Return objective This describes what the Fund is trying to achieve The Active Growth Fund aims to generate positive annual returns of at least 10% (after fees and before tax and the performance fee), in good and bad markets. For more information, see the investment objective and policy of the Fund on page 19 of this Investment Statement Hurdle rate of return The return that must be achieved before a performance fee applies Positive annual return of at least 10% (after fees and before tax and before the performance fee) Fee on excess return The amount of the return above the hurdle rate of return that is payable The performance fee is equal to 15% of the amount by which the performance of the Fund (after the deduction of the capped management fee but before tax and the performance fee) exceeds the hurdle rate of return Performance fee cap A cap (if any) on the amount of the performance fee There is no cap on the level of performance fees High water mark Where the value of the Fund goes up and then down over multiple periods, this ensures that no performance fee is payable if we have previously been rewarded for that performance For a performance fee to be payable in any particular period, the net asset value per unit of the Fund (before tax and the performance fee) must exceed that Fund’s net asset value per unit used in the calculation of the last performance fee paid Fee frequency How often the performance fee is paid Annually (intended at the date of this Investment Statement to be 31 March) Fee payable to Who the performance fee is paid to Milford Funds Limited Investment Statement 6 December 2013 In addition: Expenses > Performance fees are paid within 10 business days of the end of the relevant period (unless changed by agreement between us and the Trustee). Under the Trust Deed we and the Trustee are entitled to be reimbursed from the assets of the Plan for all expenses incurred in connection with operating the Plan, and the acquisition of or dealing with investments. > The high water mark cannot be reset. > The performance fee is calculated and accrued daily. > You can ascertain the level of the performance fee paid to us from the Fund by referring to the financial statements for the Plan. Underlying funds As described previously, at the date of this Investment Statement, a Fund may invest into another Fund or other unit trusts of which Milford is also the manager (Other Milford Funds). In those situations the relevant Fund will be fully rebated for any management fees charged by those Other Milford Funds (to ensure there is no “double-dipping” of management fees by us). However, those rebates do not extend to any performance fees charged by the Other Milford Funds (where applicable). Accordingly, at the date of this Investment Statement, whilst we are not paid a performance fee direct from the Balanced Fund, indirectly that Fund is subject to performance fees arising at the level of the underlying funds into which it invests because: > the Active Growth Fund (into which the Balanced Fund invests) charges a performance fee (as described previously); and > the Milford Trans-Tasman Unit Trust PIE Fund, the Milford Global Unit Trust PIE Fund and the Milford Dynamic Unit Trust PIE Fund (into which the Balanced Fund invests) charge a performance fee. As manager of the Milford Unit Trust PIE Funds, Milford is entitled to be paid a performance fee from those funds in respect of each six-month period (intended at the date of this Investment Statement to be 31 March and 30 September). Details of that performance fee are set out in the prospectuses and Investment Statement for the Milford Unit Trust PIE Funds. Subject to the KiwiSaver Act, the Trustee is also entitled to be reimbursed from the assets of the Plan for costs incurred by it in discharging its obligations as Trustee under the terms of the Trust Deed. As noted previously, we have limited the payment of expenses (excluding the Member administration and registry fee and any abnormal costs, brokerage or any performance fee) to a capped annual management fee based on the gross asset value of the relevant Funds. Abnormal, one-off or extraordinary costs incurred are not covered by the capped management fee and may be charged to the relevant Fund following consultation with the Trustee. To date, no Fund has incurred any abnormal, one-off or extraordinary costs. The financial statements for the Plan will incorporate the fees payable to us which are intended to cover the normal operating costs of each Fund. This fee will affect returns to you. The Plan may be charged fees and expenses for investing in funds issued or managed by investment managers (other than us) selected by us. These fees and expenses may affect your returns and will be reflected in unit prices from those funds. No fees will be charged for switching your Plan entitlements between the Funds. Changes to fees We may change existing fees or impose new fees on giving written notice to you and in accordance with the Trust Deed. There is currently no intention to do so. Although there is no limit to the amount to which a fee can be amended, under the KiwiSaver Act all fees and expenses charged to you must be reasonable. You can apply to the Court for an order that an unreasonable fee be annulled or reduced. Any such application must be made within one year of the day that the fee is imposed or debited. 29 Milford KiwiSaver Plan INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SECURITIES ACT 1978 What returns will I get? Returns to you are in the form of benefit payments on withdrawal from the Plan. Subject to the KiwiSaver Act, your Plan entitlement will be the value of your units in the Plan less any uninvested employer contributions (if any) and any further amount that the Trustee considers appropriate to deduct with respect to costs, expenses, fees or tax payable under the Trust Deed. Benefit payments to you will be in the form of a lump sum or, where you elect, regular instalments (subject to withdrawal requirements set out below), obtained by withdrawing units either when, or after, you have reached the Qualifying Date. You may also receive a benefit payment before the Qualifying Date if your withdrawal is permitted under the KiwiSaver Scheme Rules. We have the legal obligation to pay benefits in accordance with the Plan’s Trust Deed. The Trustee is responsible for determining whether benefits are payable if you make an application for a withdrawal on the basis of significant financial hardship or serious illness. We are responsible for determining whether benefits are payable in any other case. We are responsible for arranging for the payment of benefits to or in respect of members, and for transfers to other KiwiSaver schemes or foreign superannuation schemes. In some cases, your Member Tax Credit Amount cannot be withdrawn from the Plan. Additionally, you cannot withdraw your Member Tax Credit Amount: > b efore you (or your personal representative where necessary) give the Trustee a statutory declaration stating the periods for which you have had your principal place of residence in New Zealand; or > t o the extent to which we or the Trustee have notice that your claim for the Member Tax Credit Amount is wrong, because the periods during which you met that residency requirement were wrongly advised. Qualifying Date withdrawal We may defer payment of a Permitted Withdrawal in certain circumstances. For more details see “How do I cash in my investment?” Once you have reached the Qualifying Date you may withdraw some or all of your entitlement from the Plan at any time. You may choose to defer such payment or receive regular instalments, subject to a minimum withdrawal amount of $100 and a limit of 12 withdrawals per year. You may also choose to withdraw the total lump sum of your balance. Home purchase Subject to conditions under the KiwiSaver Scheme Rules from time to time, you can make a withdrawal to purchase your first home (or a subsequent home for previous home owners who no longer have a share in a property and who Housing New Zealand determines are in the same financial position as a first time home buyer) and may be eligible for a first home deposit subsidy, once three years or more have passed since: > the IRD received your first KiwiSaver contributions; or > you first joined a KiwiSaver scheme (if you have only made direct contributions to the Plan). If you have been a member of more than one KiwiSaver scheme, then the combined membership will count towards the three-year period. Please note, you can only be a member of one KiwiSaver scheme at a time. You may not make a withdrawal for the purpose of purchasing a first home if you have already previously made a withdrawal from the Plan or another KiwiSaver scheme for this purpose. The amount withdrawn: > must be used to purchase a home that will be your principal place of residence; and > excludes the Kickstart Contribution Amount and any Member Tax Credit Amount. 30 Investment Statement 6 December 2013 You will remain a member of the Plan and, if you are an employee, you must continue contributing to the Plan unless you have taken a Contribution Holiday. If you are part of an employer plan within the Plan, then your employer’s supplement to this Investment Statement will detail whether your employer’s vested contributions (that are not compulsory employer contributions) can be withdrawn for a first home purchase, and (if so) whether there are any restrictions in that regard. A first home deposit subsidy is available to members who satisfy certain conditions. To be eligible: > you must have contributed to a KiwiSaver scheme or complying superannuation scheme for at least three years; and > be buying a first home; and > be planning to live in the house for at least six months. If you have owned a home before you may still be eligible for the first home deposit subsidy. Housing New Zealand will need to determine if you are in the same financial position as a first home buyer. For the purpose of determining whether you are a first home buyer, current or previous ownership of a leasehold estate in land is disregarded. Currently, the subsidy is a Crown contribution of $1,000 for each year of contributions (subject to a minimum of three years’ contributions) up to a maximum of $5,000 per member. You will need to complete a withdrawal request form (and, in the case of a withdrawal for Significant Financial Hardship, a statutory declaration of your assets and liabilities). By law, the Trustee may request evidence to support your withdrawal request (this may include medical evidence). Permanent emigration Except in relation to Australia, you may apply to us to withdraw from the Plan after one year has passed since you permanently emigrated from New Zealand. Your Member Tax Credit Amount cannot be withdrawn, and will be repaid to the IRD. Except in relation to Australia, you may also request us to transfer your full Plan entitlement (less your Member Tax Credit Amount) to a foreign superannuation scheme authorised for that purpose by regulations under the KiwiSaver Act (at the date of Investment Statement no such regulations have been made). To apply to withdraw your KiwiSaver savings on the grounds of permanent emigration you will need to provide a completed statutory declaration and other documentary evidence. If you permanently emigrate to Australia: > you will not be able to withdraw any retirement savings in cash prior to the End Payment Date; but You may only receive the first home deposit subsidy once. > you will be able to transfer all of your KiwiSaver benefit (including any Member Tax Credit Amount) to an Australian complying superannuation scheme (transfers of partial amounts will not be permitted). The first home deposit subsidy will be administered by Housing New Zealand Corporation. Income and house price caps apply For more information please visit www.hnzc.govt.nz. Any amount transferred from a KiwiSaver scheme to an Australian complying superannuation scheme will not then be able to be transferred to a third country. Death On death, your full Plan entitlement will be paid to your personal representatives (the administrators or executors of your estate). Small balances held (currently less than $15,000) can be paid directly to a surviving partner or caregiver. Significant Financial Hardship and Serious Illness Under the terms of the KiwiSaver Act, you may be permitted to withdraw some or all of your Plan entitlement if either: The facility for transferring to an Australian complying superannuation scheme (and the related post-transfer third country restrictions) came into force from 1 July 2013. A member who has permanently emigrated from Australia to New Zealand may choose to transfer his or her Australian superannuation savings to the Plan. Where his or her Australian superannuation savings are transferred to the Plan, the member: > the Trustee is reasonably satisfied that you are suffering or are likely to suffer from Significant Financial Hardship; or > will generally be able to start withdrawing his or her Australian-sourced savings once he or she has turned 60 and has retired for the purposes of Australian superannuation legislation; > the Trustee is reasonably satisfied that you are suffering from Serious Illness. > will not be able to withdraw any Australian-sourced savings for the purpose of purchasing a first home; and The terms ‘Significant Financial Hardship’ and ‘Serious Illness’ are defined in the KiwiSaver Scheme Rules. > will not be able to withdraw any Australian-sourced savings on permanent emigration if he or she subsequently permanently emigrates from New Zealand to a country other than Australia. Such withdrawal may exclude some or all of the Kickstart Contribution Amount and the Member Tax Credit Amount, depending on the type of withdrawal. 31 Milford KiwiSaver Plan Transfer to another KiwiSaver scheme Key factors that determine the amount of your benefit You can only be a member of one KiwiSaver scheme at a time. If you choose to transfer to another KiwiSaver scheme then you must transfer your full Plan entitlement (including the Kickstart Contribution Amount and the Member Tax Credit Amount). The amount transferred will exclude (if applicable) any uninvested contributions from your employer. Although unlikely, you may be asked to transfer to another KiwiSaver scheme – if so, the IRD will provide you with information on options. Apart from the amount of contributions you make, the key factors determining the returns you will get from your investment into the Plan are: Switching funds You are able to choose to switch some or all of your existing Plan entitlements between the Funds. You can also split your KiwiSaver contributions between the Funds. This is currently known as the Consolidated Option. Withdrawals required by law The Trustee must comply with the provisions of any enactment or order of any Court (such as under a property sharing order under the Property Relationships Act 1976) that requires a member to pay some or all of their Plan entitlement (in accordance with that enactment or order). Taxation (Annual Rates, Foreign Superannuation, and Remedial Matters) Bill The recently introduced Taxation (Annual Rates, Foreign Superannuation, and Remedial Matters) Bill proposes changes to the tax treatment of interests in foreign superannuation schemes held by New Zealand residents, and to money from foreign superannuation schemes that is repatriated to New Zealand. The changes are subject to consultation and are intended to apply from 1 April 2014. If enacted, a tax liability may be triggered when you repatriate money from a foreign superannuation scheme (other than from Australia) to New Zealand. Also included is an amendment to the KiwiSaver Act to expand the category of permitted withdrawals. That would allow individuals who transfer money from foreign superannuation schemes (other than from Australia) into a KiwiSaver scheme the option to apply to the scheme to withdraw funds to pay any tax liability that will be triggered by that transfer. You should seek independent advice as to how the proposed changes will affect the tax treatment of any interests you hold in foreign superannuation schemes and any transfers of money from such schemes. You should also seek independent advice as to whether a withdrawal in these circumstances is permitted under the terms of your foreign superannuation scheme. 32 (a)the investment performance of the Fund which you have selected for your contributions to be invested (which may be positive or negative); (b) the amount of other contributions, including by employers (if any) and any Member Tax Credit Amounts paid; (c) the amount of the fees referred to in the section “What are the charges?”; and (d) taxation applicable to the Plan – refer to the Taxation section that follows. No amount of return on your investment can be promised or guaranteed. The value of your investment (measured through the unit price) will fluctuate upwards and downwards as the value of the underlying investments change. Returns (i.e. withdrawals) are not paid on any particular date or any particular frequency. They depend on your eligibility to withdraw and your own personal circumstances. Taxation Returns to you will be affected by tax laws which may be subject to change. This section briefly summarises relevant taxation laws current at the date of this Investment Statement. It is intended as a general guide only and, as members have different personal situations, your tax obligations will differ – you are therefore encouraged to seek your own tax advice before investing. Further details in relation to the taxation of KiwiSaver and PIEs can be obtained from the IRD website www.ird.govt.nz. The Plan is a Portfolio Investment Entity (‘PIE’) and a multirate PIE as defined in the Income Tax Act 2007. The tax regime applicable to a PIE provides that all taxable income, losses and tax credits related to the Plan’s investments must be allocated to you in proportion to your daily Unit holdings in the Plan, with tax payable at your Prescribed Investor Rate (‘PIR’). Under the PIE tax legislation, the Plan will calculate and pay tax on the net income it allocates to members at the following PIRs. At the date of this Investment Statement an individual member who is a New Zealand resident will have a PIR of 10.5%, 17.5% or 28%. Investment Statement 6 December 2013 To qualify for a 10.5% or 17.5% PIR, you must be a New Zealand resident for tax purposes, must supply a valid IRD number to us and must meet the following criteria in relation to either of the previous two income years. Income years generally commence on 1 April in any year and end on 31 March in the following year. If the taxable income is And taxable income plus PIE income of Then the PIR that applies is $0 - $14,000 $0 - $48,000 10.5% $0 - $48,000 $0 - $70,000 17.5% $48,001 and over $70,001 and over 28% Individual members who do not qualify for a 10.5% or 17.5% PIR (including non-residents) will have a PIR of 28%. You must provide your IRD number, your applicable PIR and other details to us on your application. Each year we will request you to confirm your PIR. The tax payable by the Plan on the net income allocated to you for any given period will depend on the net income allocated to you for that period and your PIR. We will cancel Units to address the difference in PIRs between members. If there are excess tax credits for a period, or the Plan has a loss rather than net income for a period, the Plan should receive a tax credit and will be able to issue additional Units to members on account of that credit. If you make a full withdrawal or transfer from the Plan, any tax liability on the Plan’s net income attributable to your investment will be deducted from the balance withdrawn or transferred. A partial withdrawal will be deemed to be a full withdrawal if the Units left are insufficient in value to cover the accrued tax liability, and an amount will be deducted (by cancelling some of your Units) on account of the accrued tax liability. We will deduct the tax on the net income attributed to the remaining members during April each year, also by cancelling Units. A switch between Funds is regarded as a withdrawal from one Fund and an acquisition of a new investment in another Fund. Where you provide an investment instruction to us or the Trustee to switch all of your investment in a Fund, we will calculate any tax at the time of the switch and will deduct any tax payable from, or add any refund to, the amount that is switched between Funds. If you have provided us with the correct PIR, the tax paid on income allocated to you by the Plan will be a final tax. You will not need to include the income allocated to you in a tax return. There will also be no impact on family assistance eligibility, student loan repayment obligations or child support payment obligations. You must notify us if your PIR changes or if you cease to be a New Zealand resident. If you don’t, you will be personally liable to pay any resulting tax shortfall and will generally be required to file a tax return. If you have provided us with a PIR that is higher than your correct PIR the IRD will not refund you the difference. The IRD can instruct us to apply a different PIR to the one notified by you. For more information on PIRs please refer to the IRD website: www.ird.govt.nz. Generally, gains or losses made by the Plan on the sale of equities in New Zealand resident companies or Australian resident listed companies (on an Australian Securities Exchange approved index) will not be taxable or deductible. The Plan will pay tax on any dividends received from those equities. Foreign equities (other than equities in Australian resident companies as noted above) will generally be taxed under the FDR method - the Plan will be taxed on 5% of the market value of such global equities calculated on a daily basis. Foreign equities offering guaranteed or fixed rate returns will be taxed under the comparative value method (i.e. annual change in market value plus distributions). Taxation legislation and rates of tax change. You should always seek independent professional tax advice on your own personal circumstances. While the assets and liabilities of a Fund are treated separately from the assets and liabilities of each other Fund in the Plan, the Plan itself is treated as a single taxpayer. Subject to the tax rules for PIEs, the Trust Deed for the Plan allows us, in consultation with the Trustee, to make a payment from one Fund to another Fund to accommodate the Plan, and the Funds within the Plan, being a single taxpayer. Where you provide an investment instruction to switch only some (and not all) of your investment in a Fund no tax will be deducted or refunded at that time unless the Units left are insufficient in value to cover the accrued tax liability and an amount will be deducted (by cancelling some of your Units on account of accrued tax liability). 33 Milford KiwiSaver Plan INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SECURITIES ACT 1978 What are my risks? All investments carry some level of risk Personnel and management risks The main risks you face are: > Staffing risk: Our ability to provide investment management services to a Fund is linked to key professionals whose departure could impact on the performance of the Fund. The performance of investments will depend on the quality of management of a Fund, the investment process and that Fund’s assets. > You may not receive the returns you expect > The capital value of your investments may end up less than you originally thought > You may not be able to get your money back when you need it. Before investing, you should carefully consider the following risk factors which may affect returns and your ability to recover money invested in a Fund. We think your principal risks can be classified under three main headings: > Personnel and management risk Personnel and management risk relates to us and addresses risks around the way we manage the Funds. These risks will consequently be different for other fund managers. > Fund risk These risks relate to the Fund or Funds you choose to invest in because of the nature of the underlying assets of each Fund (and the proportion of such assets within the Fund). As a result each Fund has a different risk profile. > General risks General risks relate to investment funds, and the investment industry, as a whole, and will usually affect you in a similar way whether you choose to invest in one or more of our Funds, or one or more funds of another fund manager. 34 At the date of this Investment Statement, the main personnel and management risks that apply are: > Service provider risk: You could be adversely affected if any of the various parties involved in the operation of a Fund, including the Trustee, us, or other underlying administration managers and other underlying investment managers fail to perform their obligations. > Borrowing risk: A Fund could invest in an underlying fund that may have the ability to borrow. Such borrowing may increase the volatility of the return that can be expected from that Fund. Fund risks At the date of this Investment Statement, the main risks that apply to the Funds are: Main risks affecting securities in the Funds Milford KiwiSaver Conservative Fund Market risk Entity risk Interest rate risk Milford KiwiSaver Balanced Fund Market risk Entity risk Currency risk Milford KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund Market risk Entity risk Currency risk Investment Statement 6 December 2013 These risks and other risks that apply are described in more detail as follows: > Market risk: Returns on a Fund will be affected by the performance of the investments chosen for that Fund which may be affected by the performance of the investment markets generally. This risk, related to market performance, includes movements in the general price level, demand and supply in the market in which the relevant investments are made, the sectors in which the investments are made, and economic and regulatory conditions, including market sentiment, inflation, interest rates, employment, political events, environmental and technological issues, and consumer demand in New Zealand, Australia and globally. > Entity risk: An investment of a Fund in an entity may be affected by unexpected changes in that entity’s operations or business environment, or the entity may become insolvent. > Currency risk: Where underlying investments are invested in jurisdictions outside of New Zealand, the returns will be affected by movements between the other currencies and the New Zealand dollar. Global transactions may be unhedged. > Interest rate risk: This refers to the risk that the market value of the securities in a Fund can change due to changes in interest rates. The market value of fixed income securities can fluctuate significantly with relatively small changes in interest rates. The sensitivity depends on the starting level of interest rates, the maturity date of the security and level of coupon or dividend paid. > Liquidity risk: Some investments may not be easily converted into cash with little or no loss of capital and minimum delay, because of inadequate market depth, suspension of trading on request from the market regulator or the entity involved, or disruptions in the market place. Securities of small entities in particular may, from time to time and especially in falling markets, become less liquid. > Counterparty risk: A counterparty to a contract may fail to meet their obligations under it, causing loss to a Fund. This potentially arises with various securities including derivatives and fixed interest. > Derivative risk: Because we may use derivative instruments such as futures and options, the investment movements may be more volatile than if a Fund is invested solely in equities. > Emerging markets risk: If a Fund invests in emerging market securities, there may be a greater risk of price fluctuation or of the suspension of redemptions in such funds, compared to funds investing in more mature markets. This volatility may stem from political and economic factors and be exacerbated by legal, trading liquidity, settlement, transfer of securities and currency factors. > PIE status risk: If the Plan loses its status as a PIE then the Plan will be taxed as a widely-held superannuation fund rather than under the PIE regime (and the tax treatment of members in the Plan will differ accordingly). > Valuation risk: A Fund may invest in unquoted and/or illiquid investments which have a risk of mispricing. In such situations an objective, verifiable source of market value may not be available. > Small and medium sized entities risk: There are risks associated with investing in small and medium sized entities as the prices of securities associated with such entities is usually more volatile (compared to those of larger entities), and the securities are generally less liquid. General risks At the date of this Investment Statement, the main general risks that apply are: > Performance risk: Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. There is a risk that in the future a Fund will not achieve its investment objectives. > Equity risk: The risk that an investment will depreciate because of stock market dynamics causing the investment to lose value. > Regulatory risk: Returns may be affected by any adverse regulatory changes in New Zealand or other global jurisdictions, which could have an impact on investments. > Country concentration risk: Funds which invest in essentially only one country will have greater exposure to market, political, legal, economic and social risks of that country than a fund which diversifies country risk across a number of countries. There is a risk that a particular country may impose foreign exchange and/or conversion controls or regulate in such a way as to disrupt the way the markets in that country operate. > Taxation risk: Changes in taxation rates or tax rules may impact investment returns. The taxation assumptions used in this Investment Statement are based on existing New Zealand tax legislation. Any changes to such legislation may materially impact the returns of a Fund. It is recommended that you seek advice from a tax adviser before making an investment into a Fund. The above risks are not exhaustive. Because of the risks set out above, it is foreseeable that you may receive back less than you invest into a Fund. In any event, you will not be required to pay more money than the amount you invest into a Fund. 35 Milford KiwiSaver Plan How we manage (mitigate) risks Consequences of insolvency The risks above are common to the investment industry and will impact on the Funds to varying degrees. You have no liability to any person should we or a Fund become insolvent. In no event will you have to pay any money in addition to the amount you have invested. As a general comment, to earn a higher return in the long term, a member must be required to accept higher risk (i.e. there is a risk and return relationship). We will monitor and evaluate risk to endeavour to deliver the required return for the risk taken on by members in the Funds. Note that it is not possible to fully eliminate risk from our investment Funds. Despite that, we actively take steps to address risk and to minimise it where possible. Techniques we use include: > Engaging and utilising the knowledge and experience of our investment team to manage our Funds effectively and efficiently. > Thoroughly researching and appraising potential companies and entities before committing a Fund to invest in that company or entity. > Actively managing the selection of investments. > Monitoring changes in the global and local economic environment and how this will impact on our clients’ investments. > Where appropriate, diversifying the investments to ensure that we are not exposed in any one class of investments. > Ongoing monitoring of each investment to ensure it is performing to our expectations. 36 If a Fund is wound up, members in that Fund will receive a proportionate share of assets of that Fund after all creditors’ expenses including, without limitation, the expenses of any agents, solicitors, auditors or persons employed in connection with the winding up of that Fund and any outstanding fees (including remuneration payable to us and the Trustee) have been paid. The claims of members will rank equally. No guarantee by Government There is no guarantee provided by the Government in respect of the Plan or any Fund (nor does the Government guarantee any other KiwiSaver scheme or investment product of a KiwiSaver scheme). No other guarantee None of us, Milford Asset Management Limited, the Trustee, or any of our respective directors and employees, guarantee the securities offered in this Investment Statement including the repayment of any capital invested or the payment of any earnings or returns on any capital invested in the Plan). Investment Statement 6 December 2013 INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SECURITIES ACT 1978 Can the investment be altered? Membership details Changes to your membership details may be made by writing to: Milford KiwiSaver Plan C/- Trustees Executors Limited PO Box 409 Wellington 6140 Contributions You can change your current contribution rate to either 3%, 4% or 8% of your Gross Salary or Wages (as the case may be) at any time by notifying your employer accordingly. However, unless your employer agrees otherwise, you cannot change your contribution rate at intervals that are less than three months apart. The new contribution rate will apply to the next salary or wage payment after your employer receives that instruction. You are entitled to take a Contribution Holiday if your contributions are made by deduction from salary or wages, by applying to the IRD after you have been contributing for at least 12 months, or if you are suffering financial hardship. Should this be relevant to you, either your employer or we can provide you with more information. Subject to any minimum additional investment amount you can make additional contributions at any time and from time to time. For more information see the section headed “How much do I pay?”on page 25. Switching Funds You can choose to switch your existing Plan entitlements between the Funds. Refer to the ‘Taxation’ section set out under the heading, “What returns will I get?” on page 30 for details of the tax consequences of switching. At the date of this Investment Statement no charges are payable for switching between the Funds. Amendments to the Trust Deed The Trust Deed can be altered by us and the Trustee. Amendments to the Trust Deed must comply with the KiwiSaver Act. These restrictions on amendments to the Trust Deed also extend to any amendments to an employer’s Participation Agreement (as the provisions of that Agreement comprise part of the Trust Deed). We may retire as manager of the Plan by giving the Trustee at least 90 days prior written notice and appointing a new manager who is independent of the Trustee. We may be removed as manager of the Plan if the Trustee obtains an order of the High Court requiring our removal. The Trustee may apply for such an order if the Trustee is satisfied that: > there is a significant risk that your interests will be materially prejudiced; or > the provisions of the Trust Deed are no longer adequate to give proper protection to you. The Trustee must give reasonable notice to us of its intention to apply to the High Court for an order to remove us as manager of the Plan, including notifying us of its reasons for seeking the order. From the effective date of retirement or removal, we shall be discharged from our obligations and duties under the Trust Deed (other than duties and obligations incurred before the effective date of retirement or removal). We must procure the appointment of a replacement manager for the Plan from the effective date of our retirement or removal as manager of the Plan. Any such replacement manager must be a company within the meaning of the Companies Act 1993 and must have at least one director who is a New Zealand resident. In addition, a replacement manager must be independent from the Trustee as required by the KiwiSaver Act. Winding up the Plan The Plan can be wound up in certain circumstances. See “How do I cash in my investment?”on page 38. Changes to fees We and the Trustee may alter any fees as described under “What are the charges?” (page 27) or impose new fees by giving notice to you and the Trustee in accordance with the Trust Deed. As at the date of this Investment Statement, there is no intention to do so. Although there is no limit to the amount to which a fee can be amended, under the KiwiSaver Act all fees and expenses charged to you by certain parties (e.g. us and the Trustee) must be reasonable. You can apply to the Court for an order that an unreasonable fee be annulled or reduced. Any such application must be made within one year of the day that the fee is imposed or debited. Changes to investment objectives and policy of the Funds We may review and revise the investment objectives and policy of a Fund. Any such revision shall be notified to you as at the date the revision takes effect. Change in legislation The KiwiSaver and PIE regimes are offered under relatively new legislation, certain aspects of which, such as the required contribution rate and the circumstances in which benefits may be withdrawn and the types of transactions that are taxed, are prescribed by law and may change from time to time. This may impact on your membership of the Plan. 37 Milford KiwiSaver Plan INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SECURITIES ACT 1978 How do I cash in my investment? Withdrawals Assignment or transfer of your interest in the Plan You can make a request for a withdrawal by writing to: You are not permitted to sell, assign or transfer your interest in the Plan to another person, unless required by the KiwiSaver Act or the provisions of any enactment. Milford KiwiSaver Plan C/- Trustees Executors Limited PO Box 409 Wellington 6140 Please confirm the basis for your withdrawal and provide any additional material needed to support your application. Withdrawals from the Plan can be made in the circumstances set out under the heading “What returns will I get?” on page 30. Refer to the “Taxation” section on page 32 for details of the tax consequences of withdrawals. We may defer payment of a Permitted Withdrawal where, due to certain circumstances arising (for example, political or market conditions), we form the opinion that it is not practicable, or would be materially prejudicial to members, for such withdrawals to be made. Withdrawal requests are irrevocable. Payment will be made to your nominated bank account. There are, at the date of this Investment Statement, no exit fees payable on withdrawal. 38 Winding up the Plan The Plan can be wound up if: > we notify the Trustee in writing that the Plan is to be wound up; or > t he Trustee is of the opinion that the Plan is or will be unable to fulfil its purpose, the Plan ceases to have any beneficiaries, or the winding up of the Plan is otherwise required by law, and the Trustee resolves that the Plan should be wound up; or > if the Financial Markets Authority (‘FMA’) directs. On winding up, the Trustee will transfer your Plan entitlement (less any expenses and claims of creditors) to another KiwiSaver scheme of your choice. If you do not choose a scheme and your employer does not have a chosen KiwiSaver scheme, your Plan entitlement will be transferred to a default KiwiSaver scheme assigned by the IRD. Investment Statement 6 December 2013 INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SECURITIES ACT 1978 Who do I contact with inquiries about my investment? If you have any inquiries about the Plan, please write to us: Milford Funds Limited Level 17, 41 Shortland Street PO Box 960, Shortland Street Auckland 1140 Attention: Client Services. Telephone: 09 921 4700 or 0800 662 346 Facsimile: 09 921 4709 Email: [email protected] For general inquiries or to find out the value of your Plan entitlement you can call us on (09) 921 4700 or 0800 662 346 during normal business hours, email us at [email protected] or visit the Milford website at www.milfordasset.com. Should you contact us (or the Trustee) please provide your Plan membership number. 39 Milford KiwiSaver Plan INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SECURITIES ACT 1978 Is there anyone to whom I can complain if I have problems with the investment? In the first instance, please direct any complaints about your investment to us at: Milford Funds Limited Level 17, 41 Shortland Street PO Box 960, Shortland Street Auckland 1140 Attn: Client Services Telephone: 09 921 4700 or 0800 662 346 Facsimile: 09 921 4709 Email: [email protected] If we are unable to resolve your complaint, you may choose to contact the Trustee at: Trustees Executors Limited Level 12, 45 Queen Street PO Box 4197, Shortland Street Auckland 1140 Attn: Business Manager - Corporate Trust Telephone: 09 308 7100 Facsimile: 09 308 7101 We are a member of the Insurance and Savings Ombudsman Scheme (‘ISO’) and the Trustee is a member of Financial Services Complaints Limited (‘FSCL’) both of which are independent dispute resolution schemes approved by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. If you have made a complaint to us and the complaint cannot be resolved, then you may refer it to the ISO subject to certain conditions being met. Office of ISO PO Box 10-845 Wellington 6143 Telephone: 04 499 7612 or 0800 808 200 Facsimile: 04 499 7614 Further information about referring a complaint to the ISO can be found at www.iombudsman.org.nz. 40 If you have made a complaint to the Trustee, and it has not been resolved within 40 days or if you are dissatisfied with the proposed resolution, you can refer it to FSCL at: 4th Floor, 101 Lambton Quay, Wellington PO Box 5967, Lambton Quay Wellington 6145 Telephone: 04 472FSCL (472 3725) or 0800 347 257 Facsimile: 04 472 3728 Further information about referring a complaint to FSCL can be found at www.fscl.org.nz. Note that different procedures apply when making a complaint to the ISO and FSCL. Full details can be obtained at their respective websites. If you have a complaint that the Plan is not being operated in accordance with the KiwiSaver Act, or that the financial position of the Plan, or the security of the Plan’s entitlements, or the management of the Plan is inadequate, you can complain to: Financial Markets Authority Level 2, 1 Grey Street 56 The Terrace PO Box 1079 Wellington 6140 Telephone: 04 472 9830 Facsimile: 04 472 8076 Website: www.fma.govt.nz Investment Statement 6 December 2013 INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SECURITIES ACT 1978 What other information can I obtain about this investment? Further information about the Plan, us and the Trustee can be found in the Trust Deed, the registered prospectus, and the financial statements of the Plan. These documents will be available for inspection, without fee during normal business hours, at: Milford Funds Limited Level 17, 41 Shortland Street PO Box 960, Shortland Street Auckland 1140 Telephone: 09 921 4700 or 0800 662 346 Facsimile: 09 921 4709 Email: [email protected] Website: www.milfordasset.com You can also obtain copies of the prospectus and the most recent financial statements of the Plan free of charge on request in writing, or by telephone, to us. The Trust Deed, prospectus, financial statements of us and the Plan and other documents of, or relating to the Plan, are filed (in accordance with the statutory requirements as to timeframes) on the public register at the Companies Office. Copies of certain documents may be viewed (if available) on the Companies Office website at www.companies.govt.nz. In accordance with the requirements of the KiwiSaver (Periodic Disclosure) Regulations 2013 we are required to prepare an annual report (as at 31 March each year) and quarterly reports (as at 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December each year). Those reports, when available under timeframes set out by the regulations will be posted on our website. Alternatively you may request a copy, free of charge, by contacting us. Annual information Each year, you will be sent a copy of the Plan’s annual report, including the Plan’s summary financial statements, an auditor’s report in respect of those summary financial statements and a summary of amendments made to the Trust Deed since the date of the last annual report (if any). We will also send you an annual personalised statement showing the amount of each type of contribution received by the Plan during the year and your member’s accumulation at the end of the Plan year. Additional information You will receive at least annually a confirmation of receipt of any contributions made directly to the Plan (i.e. not via the IRD). You may request on-line access to your Fund or you may request from us, at the address shown earlier in this section, free of charge: > a copy of the current unit prices (also available on our website); > your member account history; and > a statement showing an estimate of your Plan entitlements in accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act 1978. 41 Milford KiwiSaver Plan Considering your Risk Profile These short questions will help you understand your attitude towards investment risk and help you decide which option may suit your needs. This is important because your attitude to risk is one of the main factors when deciding how to invest your money. Remember these questions are intended as a guide only and we strongly recommend you seek professional investment advice from an authorised financial adviser to help you plan for your future. Age 1. When do you plan to draw on your investment? Points My Score 5 10 20 Short term (1-3 years) Medium term (3-10 years) Long term (more than 10 years) Risk tolerance 2. If your investments were to decline in value by 20% over a 12 month period, what would you do? Points My Score 5 10 15 20 Transfer the entire investment to a more secure option Transfer some (say half) of the investment to a more secure option Do nothing Invest more to take advantage of the lower prices Investment experience 3. How would you best describe your investment experience? Points My Score 15 10 5 I am an experienced investor I take an interest but I’m not really comfortable making investment decisions myself I am not familiar with investment markers and have little interest in their workings Investment decisions 4. What would you do with a $100,000 windfall that had to be invested? Put it all in the share market Put most in the share market and the rest in a more secure investment such as a term deposit Invest in a property (which includes paying off the mortgage) Put most in a more secure investment and the rest in the share market or a similar higher risk investment Put it all in the bank or on term deposit Points My Score 25 20 15 10 5 Total Score Your total score indicates the investment fund you may wish to consider 42 Your score Profile Investment funds available 20 to 30 Cash No Milford Funds 31 to 40 Conservative Milford Conservative Fund 41 to 50 Moderate Milford Balanced Fund 51+ Growth Milford Active Growth Fund This is a tool to assist you to determine the investment option that may best suit your risk profile. This is not an investment or financial plan and should be treated as a guide only. We recommend that you discuss your investment options with your professional adviser prior to making any choices. Neither we nor the Trustee accepts any responsibility for the investment option you choose or for the performance of your investment. This risk-profiling tool was sourced from Aon Saver Limited. Investment Statement 6 December 2013 How to join the Milford KiwiSaver Plan If you are a new KiwiSaver member you will need to: 1. Read this Investment Statement. 2. Complete the Application Form on pages 45 and 46 of this Investment Statement. 3. Enclose a certified copy of one form of identification such as a passport (refer pages 46 and 47). 4. If you are employed you should let your employer know you have enrolled with the Milford KiwiSaver Plan. If you are not an employee then an initial investment is required for the minimum $1,000 investor contribution amount made out to: Milford KiwiSaver Plan or direct credited to the following bank account: 02 0500 0966274 000 in the name of: Milford KiwiSaver Plan. Please reference this payment with your name and IRD number. 5. Mail documentation to: Milford KiwiSaver Plan c/- Trustees Executors Limited PO Box 409 Wellington 6140 If you are an existing KiwiSaver investor and want to switch from your existing provider, you will need to: 1. Read this Investment Statement. 2. Enclose a copy of one form of identification such as a passport (refer pages 46 and 47). 3. Complete the application form on pages 45 and 46 of this Investment Statement: Mail documentation to: Milford KiwiSaver Plan c/- Trustees Executors Limited PO Box 409 Wellington 6140 Once the Trustee has received your application you will receive a confirmation letter. If you are switching from another KiwiSaver provider, we will contact your previous KiwiSaver provider to have your KiwiSaver savings transferred. Note that it can take up to 35 days for the transfer to be completed. Ongoing contributions after you have joined. 1.Contributions for employees are detailed on pages 25 and 26. In summary, contributions will be made by the employee, employer and the Government. Employees can also make irregular or regular voluntary additional contributions, the latter can be made by completing the direct debit form on page 48. 2.Contributions for self-employed, unemployed or those under 18 are detailed on pages 25 and 26. Once a nonemployee is a member of the Plan, contributions can be made to the Milford KiwiSaver Plan’s trust account by internet banking as a payment to: 02 0500 0966274 000 or by sending a cheque to the Milford KiwiSaver Plan to the address detailed previously. Please provide your surname and Milford KiwiSaver Plan investor number or IRD number with any payment. Regular contributions can be made by completing the direct debit form on page 48. Investing for Children If the child is under 16, all parents/legal guardians are required to sign the application. If the child is 16 or 17, the child must co-sign the application together with one of his/her parents/legal guardians. An IRD number is also required to process the application. Where the child’s birth certificate is not used as their identification, please include the birth certificate with the application also. 43 Milford KiwiSaver Plan Application Form Direct Debit Form Please complete all sections of the Application Form on pages 45 to 46. This is for Milford KiwiSaver Plan members who wish to make regular contributions to their KiwiSaver account. For those who are self-employed, not employed or under 18, direct debit is one of the ways to make a contribution. Other options are to make contributions via internet banking or via a cheque (as detailed on the previous page). For employees the direct debit form can be used to make voluntary contributions over and above the contributions already made via salary, employer and Government contributions. To ensure your details are recorded correctly, please: > Print, using ball point pen. > Use capital letters. > If an item is not applicable please leave the designated area unmarked. > If you make a mistake simply draw a line through the mistake and initial the change, do not use correcting fluid. > If there is not enough space please use any available space in the margins. > Make sure you sign the Application Form. Identification Under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009, we have to verify the identity of people who apply to join the Plan. See the application form for more information. If sufficient identification is not provided in situations where it is required then your application will be rejected. Prescribed Investor Rate You will need to notify us of your PIR. For details on which PIR to choose, please see the ‘Taxation section’ on pages 32 and 33. 44 Please contact us on (09) 921 4700 or 0800 662 346 or visit Milford’s website: www.milfordasset.com if you have any problems or questions about filling in the application or direct debit forms or have any queries once you become a member of the Milford KiwiSaver Plan. To look at answers to questions relating to KiwiSaver in general or specifically on the Milford KiwiSaver Plan you can also visit the following websites: > the Milford website: www.milfordasset.com > the Government KiwiSaver website: www.kiwisaver.govt.nz > the Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income website: www.sorted.org.nz OFFICE USE ONLY: / / DATE ADVISER’S STAMP Application or Transfer Form for the Milford KiwiSaver Plan This is an application to invest in the Milford KiwiSaver Plan. Please mail this form, together with your certified identification and cheque (if a non-employee) and any other relevant documentation to: Milford KiwiSaver Plan, c/- Trustees Executors Limited, PO Box 409, Wellington 6140 INVESTOR DETAILS INVESTOR NAME TITLE SURNAME DATE OF BIRTH IRD NUMBER FIRST NAMES EVIDENCE OF IDENTITY PROVIDED Additional evidence is required - please refer to identity verification overleaf Prescribed Investor Rate (Please tick appropriate box) 10.5% 17.5% 28% Refer to page 32 of this Investment Statement to determine your applicable rate. If an elected tax rate is not selected, 28% will apply. CONTACT DETAILS POSTAL ADDRESS POSTCODE MOBILE BUSINESS PHONE HOME PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS FAX If you are employed If you are employed your regular contributions will be made by your employer. If you wish to invest an additional amount directly, please contact Milford. Elected Contribution Rate (as a percentage of your gross wages or salary) 3% 4% 8% EMPLOYER DETAILS COMPANY NAME POSTAL ADDRESS POSTCODE PAYROLL EMAIL ADDRESS (if known) BUSINESS PHONE EMPLOYERS IRD NUMBER (if known) If you are not employed and not a member of an existing KiwiSaver Scheme If you are not employed (self-employed, under 18, retired, etc) then please complete the amount of your initial investment. The minimum initial investor contribution is: $1,000 (excluding any Government contribution). If you are transferring a balance you do not need to invest this initial contribution. Please make the cheque payable to ‘Milford KiwiSaver Plan’. Or direct credit to 02 0500 0966274 000 in the name of Milford KiwiSaver Plan. Initial Investment INVESTMENT DETAILS The Milford KiwiSaver Plan offers the option of investing your contributions in either the Active Growth Fund, and/or the Balanced Fund, and/or the Conservative Fund. If you wish to invest in only one of the Funds tick one of the boxes below. Conservative Fund Balanced Fund Active Growth Fund CONSOLIDATED OPTION If you wish to split your contributions please indicate the percentage you wish to have allocated to each Fund ensuring the percentages add to 100%. In the event of an error in completing this part of the application form, Milford has discretion to allocate you to the Milford Conservative Fund. Conservative Fund Balanced Fund Active Growth Fund Transfer from current KiwiSaver scheme. This is a transfer from: Name of Scheme I apply to transfer my benefit from the above scheme to the Milford KiwiSaver Plan. I authorise the manager or the trustee of the transferring scheme to provide to Milford or the Trustee of the Milford KiwiSaver Plan any of my personal information as necessary to complete the transfer of my benefits to the Milford KiwiSaver Plan. Please note if you wish to transfer a non-KiwiSaver Superannuation Fund to your KiwiSaver account, please contact Milford directly. 45 IDENTITY VERIFICATION The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 requires Milford to verify the identity of new investors in new situations. The following sets out the suitable forms of identification at the date of this Investment Statement. These may change from time to time and accordingly additional or alternative requirements may be introduced during the period of the offer (including any requirements to comply with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)). You agree to provide any additional information reasonably requested by us. Please provide a certified copy by a trusted referee, of one of the following (see page 47 for details): A certified copy of identification New Zealand Driver Licence; or New Zealand Passport/Citizenship document (signed); or Firearms licence (signed) If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you need to provide the identification documents stated above, as well as proof of your Resident status. PLUS certified address verification (dated within last 3 months) showing your name and address Bank statement; or Utility bill (i.e. Sky, electricity, water); or A New Zealand Government Department letter (i.e. IRD). Investing on behalf of a minor we require certified copies of the birth certificate of the minor and identity documentation for the guardians as per above. New Zealand birth certificate of the minor Identity documentation for the guardians as per above Do you already have an investment with Milford? Yes No THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 This statement relates to the personal information that you are providing to Milford Funds Limited by way of this application and any subsequent personal information which you may provide in the future. The personal information you have supplied may be used by Milford and the Trustee (and related entities thereof) for the purposes of enabling Milford to arrange and manage your investment, and to contact you in relation to your investment. Milford will provide you (on request) with the name and address of any entity to which information has been disclosed. You have the right to access all personal information held about you by Milford. If any of the information is incorrect, you have the right to have it corrected. You acknowledge that you are authorised to provide personal information on behalf of the applicant and evidence of this authority is provided (in the case of a parent/guardian/other providing information about the applicant). You agree that your/each of your names and addresses may be used by Milford Funds Limited to provide you with newsletters and other information about the fund and other products and services. EMAIL USE I consent to receiving financial statements, and other documents which the Trustee or Milford are required or elect to send to me, electronically at the email address on this form, or other email address advised to Milford. If no email address is supplied, financial statements and other documents which the Trustee or Milford are required to send to me will be mailed to my postal address. DECLARATION I have read and retained a copy of the attached Investment Statement dated 6 December 2013 for the Milford KiwiSaver Plan and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Trust Deed. I agree to the terms outlined above in relation to the Privacy Act and the supply of personal information. I understand that the Milford KiwiSaver Plan is a vehicle for long-term investment and as the Plan invests in equities, the value of my investment is liable to fluctuations and may rise and fall from time to time. I understand the manner in which the fees will be deducted from my investment. I understand that investments in the Milford KiwiSaver Plan are subject to investment risk, including possible delays in repayment and loss of income and capital invested. I understand that neither Milford nor any other person guarantees the repayment of capital from the Milford KiwiSaver Plan. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT (if 16 years or older) DATE If signing as a parent/guardian, I confirm (and supply documentation) that I am a legal guardian of the applicant. I confirm that I have read and accepted the ‘Declaration’ above, on behalf of the applicant. MINORS If the application is being made for someone under the age of 16, all of the applicant’s parents or legal guardians must also sign below. If the application is being made for someone who is 16 or 17, the applicant must sign together with one of the applicant’s parents or legal guardians. FULL NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN (if applicant under 18)* SIGNATURE OF PARENT /GUARDIAN DATE FULL NAME OF SECOND PARENT/GUARDIAN (if applicant under 16)* SIGNATURE OF SECOND PARENT/GUARDIAN DATE * Please note that as indicated above, if signing as a parent or legal guardian you must verify your own as well as the applicant’s identity (refer to page 47 for further information). 46 Milford KiwiSaver Plan - Application Form Checklist Use this checklist in accordance with the Milford KiwiSaver Plan Investment Statement to ensure you have correctly completed your application form. Name and date of birth (make sure these match your identification) IRD number (make sure this is in your personal name) Prescribed Investor Rate (see page 32 of the Investment Statement for help identifying this) Contact details (ensure your address has postal delivery and provide an email address if you want future login access) Employer details (if applicable and not all fields are required to be completed if you do not know the information) Initial investment (this is only for those who are non-earners, not transferring a balance, and new to KiwiSaver) Investment details (please pages 16 – 21 of the Investment Statement for more information) Name of the scheme you are transferring from (if applicable) Identification documents certified by a trusted referee (see Document Certification below) Certified Identification and address please ensure this is one of the following: • New Zealand Driver Licence • New Zealand Passport • New Zealand Firearms Licence Certified Address Verification (please ensure this is one of the following which has been issued in the last three months) • Bank statement from a registered bank • Utility bill • New Zealand Government Department Letter Signature and date For those aged 16 to 18 years: Guardian signature (one guardian’s signature required in addition to the KiwiSaver member) Certified Identification (please provide ID for the KiwiSaver member, signing guardian and proof of guardianship. Acceptable ID for a minor includes a birth certificate or passport.) For children below 16 years of age: Both guardian signatures Certified Identification (please provide ID for the KiwiSaver member, signing guardians and proof of guardianship. Acceptable ID for a minor includes a birth certificate or passport.) If you have any queries please phone 0800 662 346 or email [email protected] DOCUMENT CERTIFICATION A trusted referee must be at least 16 years of age and one of the following: • Commonwealth representative • An employee of the Police who holds the office of constable • Justice of the peace • • • • Registered medical doctor Registered teacher Minister of religion Lawyer • • • • Notary public New Zealand Honorary consul Member of Parliament Chartered accountant In addition, the trusted referee must not be: • • • • Related to the customer; for example, a trusted referee cannot be their parent, child, brother, sister, aunt, uncle or cousin The spouse or partner of the customer A person who lives at the same address as the customer A fellow Trustee The trusted referee must sight the original documentary identification, and make a statement to the effect that the documents provided are a true copy and represent the identity of the named individual (link to the presenter). Certification must include: • The name, • Occupation and signature of the trusted referee, and • The date of certification. Certification must have been carried out within three months prior to presentation of the copied documents. We may be in contact for additional information in the future if this is required to comply with legislation. 47 If you are employed, you do not need to complete this form as your salary contributions to KiwiSaver will be added to your account automatically. If you are transferring your KiwiSaver account to Milford and have a Direct Debit authority set up with your current provider you will need to complete the below Milford KiwiSaver Plan Direct Debit Authority to continue regular payments into your KiwiSaver account. ADVISER’S STAMP Direct Debit Authority for the Milford KiwiSaver Plan INVESTOR INSTRUCTIONS INVESTOR NAME TITLE SURNAME FIRST NAMES DIRECT DEBIT START DATE (required) DIRECT DEBIT AMOUNT (minimum $10) DIRECT DEBIT FREQUENCY WEEKLY FORTNIGHTLY MONTHLY (please tick one) I have read and retained a copy of the attached Milford KiwiSaver Plan Investment Statement dated 6 December 2013 and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Trust Deed. BANK INSTRUCTIONS Name of Bank Account from which payments are to be made: AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT DIRECT DEBITS (Not to operate as an assignment or agreement) Bank Account Number from which payments are to be made: AUTHORISATION CODE BANK BRANCH ACCOUNT NUMBER SUFFIX 0 2 2 0 2 2 4 (Please attach an encoded deposit slip or a copy of your bank statement to ensure your number is loaded correctly) BANK BRANCH TOWN/CITY I authorise you, until further notice in writing, to debit my account with all amounts which T.E.A. Custodians o/a Milford KiwiSaver Plan (hereinafter referred to as the Initiator) the registered Initiator of the above Authorisation Code, may initiate by Direct Debit. I acknowledge and accept that the bank accepts this authority only upon the conditions listed on page 49. Information to appear on Investors bank account statement PAYER PARTICULARS PAYER CODE (IRD or KiwiSaver member number) PAYER REFERENCE YOUR SIGNATURE(S) APPROVED: 2022 0 3 48 1 0 DATE For Bank Use Only ORIGINAL - RETAIN AT BRANCH DATE RECEIVED: RECORDED BY: CHECKED BY: BANK STAMP Conditions of the Direct Debit Authority 1. The Initiator: (a) Regular Fixed Amounts The Initiator undertakes to give written notice to the Acceptor of the commencement date, frequency and amount at least 10 calendar days before the first Direct Debit is drawn, (but not more than 2 calendar months). In the event of any subsequent change to the frequency or amount of the regular Direct Debits, the Initiator has agreed to give written notice at least 30 days before the change comes into effect. Where the Direct Debit system is used for the collection of payments which are regular as to frequency, but variable as to amounts, the Initiator undertakes to provide the Acceptor with a schedule detailing each payment amount and each payment date. (b)May, upon the relationship which gave rise to this Authority being terminated, give notice to the Bank that no further Direct Debits are to be initiated under the Authority. Upon receipt of such notice the Bank may terminate this Authority as to future payments by notice in writing to me. 2 The Customer may: (a)At any time, terminate this Authority as to future payments by giving written notice of termination to the Bank and to the Initiator. (b)Stop payment of any Direct Debit to be initiated under this Authority by the Initiator by giving written notice to the Bank prior to the Direct Debit being paid by the Bank. (c)Where a variation to the amount agreed between the Initiator and the Customer from time to time to be direct debited has been made without notice being given in terms of clause 1(a) above, request the Bank to reverse or alter any such Direct Debit initiated by the Initiator by debiting the amount of the reversal or alteration of a Direct Debit back to the Initiator through the Initiator’s Bank provided such request is made not more than 120 days from the date when the Direct Debit was debited to my/our account. 3 The Customer acknowledges that: (a)This Authority will remain in full force and effect in respect of all Direct Debits made from my account in good faith notwithstanding my debt, bankruptcy or other revocation of this Authority until actual notice of such event is received by the Bank. (b)In any event this Authority is subject to any arrangement now or hereafter existing between me and the Bank in relation to my account. (c)Any dispute as to the correctness or validity of an amount debited to my account shall not be the concern of the Bank except insofar as the Direct Debit has not been paid in accordance with this Authority. Any other disputes lie between me and the Initiator. (d) The Bank accepts no responsibility or liability for the accuracy of information about payments on Bank Statements. (e) The Bank is not responsible for, or under any liability in respect of: - any variations between notices given by the Initiator and the amounts of Direct Debits; - the Initiator’s failure to give written advance notice correctly nor for the non‑receipt or late receipt of notice by me for any reason whatsoever. In any such situation the dispute lies between me and the Initiator. (f)Notice given by the Initiator in terms of clause 1(a) to the debtor responsible for the payment shall be effective. Any communication necessary because the debtor responsible for the payments is a person other than me is a matter between me and the debtor concerned. 4 The Bank may: (a)In its absolute discretion conclusively determine the order of priority of payment by it of any monies pursuant to this or any other Authority, cheque or draft properly executed by me and given to or drawn on the Bank. (b) At any time terminate this Authority as to future payments by notice in writing to me. (c) Charge its current fees for this service in force from time to time. 49 Milford KiwiSaver Plan Glossary Active Growth Fund is the Milford KiwiSaver Active Growth Fund (previously known as the Milford Aggressive KiwiSaver Fund). Balanced Fund is the Milford KiwiSaver Balanced Fund. Cash is funds on call at a registered bank or short term bank deposits (generally less than seven days). Conservative Fund is the Milford KiwiSaver Conservative Fund. Derivatives include currency exchange contracts, interest rate swaps, warrants, sharemarket index futures, commodity futures, share options and similar financial instruments. End Payment Date, which is the later of the age of eligibility for New Zealand superannuation (currently 65 as at the date of this Investment Statement); and the date on which you have been a member of one or more KiwiSaver schemes or Complying Superannuation Funds for a period of 5 years. Fixed interest securities (also known as bonds) are securities issued by a borrower for which the investor usually gets a regular interest payment and an expected return of capital. FMA means the Financial Markets Authority. Fund or Funds is the Active Growth Fund, the Balanced Fund and the Conservative Fund. Global means all the countries of the world. Member Tax Credit Amount is the credit (if any) payable in respect of your contributions to the Plan. Milford, we, us or our means Milford Funds Limited. Other Milford Fund means any other fund managed by us, including the Milford Unit Trust PIE Funds and the Milford Wholesale Funds. Participation Agreement means the agreement under which an employer participates in the Plan. Permitted Withdrawal means a withdrawal from the Plan allowed under the KiwiSaver Act and/or the Trust Deed. PIE is Portfolio Investment Entity (see the Taxation Section page 32 for more details). PIR is the Prescribed Investor Rate (see the Taxation Section page 32 for more details). Plan is the Milford KiwiSaver Plan. Qualifying Date means the later of when a member reaches the qualifying age for New Zealand Superannuation (currently 65) or has been a member of one or more KiwiSaver schemes and complying superannuation funds for a period of five years. Government means the New Zealand government. Short Selling means selling securities you do not own with the intention of purchasing them later at a lower price. Gross Salary or Wages means gross salary or wages as defined from time to time in the KiwiSaver Act. Trust Deed is the consolidated trust deed for the Plan dated 19 September 2012. GST means goods and services tax. Trustee is Trustees Executors Limited. IRD means the Inland Revenue Department. Units means the units into which the Funds are divided and which represent your beneficial interest in a Fund. Kickstart Contribution Amount means the one-off $1,000 contribution the Government will make to your first KiwiSaver scheme account for you. KiwiSaver Act means the KiwiSaver Act 2006. 50 KiwiSaver Scheme Rules means the rules applying to the Plan under Schedule 1 of the KiwiSaver Act. Investment Statement 6 December 2013 Directory Manager Trustee Milford Funds Limited Level 17, 41 Shortland Street PO Box 960, Shortland Street Auckland 1140 Telephone: 09 921 4700 or 0800 662 346 Facsimile: 09 921 4709 Email: [email protected] Website: www.milfordasset.com Trustees Executors Limited Level 12 45 Queen Street PO Box 4197 Shortland Street Auckland 1140 Directors of Milford Funds Limited Richard John Somerville Brian Arthur Gaynor Graeme Richard Thomas Anthony Francis Quirk Solicitor for the Manager Minter Ellison Rudd Watts Level 20 Lumley Centre 88 Shortland Street Auckland 1010 Auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers 188 Quay Street Private Bag 92162 Auckland 1142 Custodian Trustees Executors Limited Level 5 10 Customhouse Quay PO Box 409 Wellington 6140 Registrar Trustees Executors Limited Level 5 10 Customhouse Quay PO Box 409 Wellington 6140 Solicitor for the Trustee DLA Phillips Fox 50-64 Customhouse Quay PO Box 2791 Wellington 6140 51 Milford KiwiSaver Plan Notes 52 Milford Funds Limited Level 17, 41 Shortland Street PO Box 960, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140, New Zealand Telephone:09 921 4700 Facsimile: 09 921 4709 Toll Free: 0800 662 346 www.milfordasset.com