Company Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited

Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited is an Australia-based investment company. The investment objective of the Company is to provide investors with an income stream and long-term capital growth in excess of its benchmark (the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index) over minimum five-year investment periods. The Company creates a concentrated and actively managed portfolio of Australian securities with typically a mid-cap focus and global listed securities. The Company typically holds 20 to 40 securities, which includes Australian listed securities, global listed securities, and cash. It invests up to 35% in global securities and up to 25% in cash for diversification. The Company invests in various sectors, including materials, consumer discretionary, financials, industrials, real estate, consumer staples, utilities, healthcare, energy, cash/fixed income, and communication services. The Company's investment portfolio is managed by Perpetual Investment Management Limited.